Chief John Drake today announced that, after months of development, the MNPD has launched a series of data dashboards on its public website that will allow Nashvillians to better understand crime issues, victim and suspect demographics, and actions taken by officers.
“These first-ever MNPD data dashboards enhance the police department’s transparency and present timely information in an easy-to-understand format that can be accessed on a desktop computer, a tablet, or a smart phone on the go,” Chief Drake said. “The dashboards help better inform the community at large about crime issues and police responses. I am grateful to MNPD analysts Blaine Ray and Matt Morley for their untiring work on this project, and Metro Government’s Information Technology staff for making it all work on the web.”
Among the features of the dashboards, which are now live at Police Data Dashboard:
- Mapping of crime incidents, gunshot injuries, vehicle stops and crashes;
- Victim & suspect demographics;
- Vehicle stop outcomes;
- Police interactions;
- Police use of force;
- MNPD employee demographics;
- Officer attrition;
- Community engagement activities.
Data and mapping can be summarized at the county level, by zip code, police precinct or Metro Council district. The dashboards are updated through automation once a day during overnight hours.