“What gets measured gets done.”” ? The Brookings Institution explains why data limits our understanding of public safety in many communities. That's why tools like our Live Crime Tracker are so important!?
The Brookings Institution shared a compelling essay highlighting the potential for state and local leaders to collaborate across regions to reduce crime and expand opportunities. One key takeaway is the challenge of limited data, especially when it comes to understanding crime trends in rural and suburban areas. As the authors note, "what gets measured gets done," yet while most Americans live in these areas, only a third of suburban and rural communities have adequate crime data reporting. The article notes that tools like the Real-Time Crime Index and NORC at the University of Chicago's Live Crime Tracker have made strides—particularly in larger cities— but data gaps remain a hurdle for policymakers looking to implement targeted public safety solutions in rural and suburban areas. We fully agree that addressing these data gaps is critical to creating more effective, region-specific strategies for improving public safety. #PublicSafety #DataDrivenSolutions #CrimePrevention https://lnkd.in/e3QWaN7N