CompStat

CompStat - or COMPSTAT - (short for COMPuter STATistics or COMParitive STATistics) is the name given to the New York City Police Department's management accountability process. CompStat is a multilayered dynamic approach to crime reduction, quality of life improvement and, personnel and resource management. CompStat employs Geographic Information Systems to map crime, detect patterns, hot spots, and identify problems. In weekly meetings, ranking NYPD executives question local precinct commanders, from one of the eight patrol boroughs in New York City, discuss the problems. They devise strategies and tactics to solve problems, reduce crime, and ultimately improve quality of life in their assigned area.

Related Topics:
New York City Police Department - Crime - Quality of life - Geographic Information Systems - Map crime - New York City

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