Columbia Police launches public crime data dashboard
Madison Stuerman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Columbia Police Department’s new crime data dashboard is now up and running.
Starting Monday, residents can see more detailed information about crimes that have been reported at and near specific locations in Columbia.
Data is also included about the statistics on reported crimes for the past month, year, along with by date, location and type of crime.
Police Chief Jill Schlude said in a news release that this is part of the department’s effort to keep the public informed.
“By sharing accurate and timely crime data, we aim to provide a clear and honest picture of public safety in our city,” Schlude said in the release. “Reliable data empowers both the department and the community to identify trends, respond effectively and work together on long-term solutions.”
The data will be updated daily, according to the department.
The website includes a crime summary dashboard that has information broken down into the categories of crimes against persons, property and society.