NOVEMBER - 20218GOVERNMENT CIO OUTLOOKLeveraging Data to Enhance LeadershipHugo McPhee, Director of Public Safety, Three Rivers Park DistrictByertainly in the post Covid-19 era there have been new challenges for law enforcement leaders, but the added civil unrest occurring throughout many parts of the country have added to the stresses of an all ready overburdened criminal justice system. The presidential election promises to take on heightened awareness as not only campaign stumps requiring a police presence will be prevalent across the country, protests and counter protests as well as the potential for post election demonstrations or civil unrest will need to be planned for to safeguard the populace.Law enforcement has historically relied on data trends to respond to criminal activity and thoughtful leaders have further leveraged data, to the extent possible, to predict future crime trends and craft a response to mitigate or deter criminal activity. Failure to do so in these challenging times will undoubtedly result in damage to or loss of property and an enhanced risk to personal safety.Most larger agencies have in place crime trend analysis professionals who meticulously pore over reports or use IN MYOPINIONC
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