Information sharing and partnerships
For partnership sharing of information to be effective, data needs to be,
To achieve these four aims partnerships need to consider the following,
set a clear identification of requirements for data sources, data collection,
data manipulation, types of analysis to be performed and system/analysis outputs
develop a data archive that can be added to with continual updates of complete
and consistent data products
introduce a virtually automated and accurate process for geocoding crime and
disorder events, preferably where the sanitising of information is carried out as
part of this process.
employ a simple method and well structured procedure for handling and delivering
information between partners
establish a high level of communication between data partners. In particular,
identifying a one point contact in each partner agency for data access and data queries
ensure compatibility of data transfer between data providers and their partners
ensure that analytical techniques used by partnership members are compatible
so that conflicting results do not arise
consider who, and in which department, would be the most appropriate (and skilled)
staff member(s) for the delivery and management of information across the partnership.
The appropriate person(s) should be in a position to have direct access to the necessary
data required, plus be able to answer queries on data use and content
document information sharing procedures to a high standard.
For any information sharing procedures to be met and be deliverable, the procedures
also need to be practical. Partnerships should also consider:
appropriate choice of GIS and supporting statistical analysis software
consideration on what communication channels require to be implemented within
the organisation and/or across the strategic level of the partnership to ensure that
analysis outputs are used
the level of reporting that is required to management and officer staff at
the hands-on end of crime and disorder reduction implementation and how these reports
can be efficiently generated.
the availability of funding to make changes/updates to the system or training
of user.
Many of the points above are linked to issues surrounding the need for a high level
of communication between those partners engaged in information sharing. Issues of
technology and system cost have largely been overcome by hardware and software developments,
and reducing prices over the last ten years.
Effective partnerships does not stop at information sharing. If good communication
channels are put in place, partners begin to develop a mutual respect and trust in
how data is being put to use. Partnerships should also be seen as a opportunity to
transfer skills across different agencies, plus share and complement expertise and
intelligence that can lead to the better targeting and design of crime and disorder
reduction initiatives.
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