Data Collection and Analysis: Lessons Learned Findings from Civil Rights Litigation

Data collection, Data analysis

Collect calls for service data that involve behavioral health issues

  • Details such as if a specialized CIT officer was available or dispatched could be included

Report outcomes of interactions with individuals in crisis regularly

  • It is encouraged for the report to be made public
  • Could be conducted annually

The above findings from Civil Rights litigation come from each city's consent decree below. Use the following links to access the entire language from each city’s consent decree.

Albuquerque, NM   Baltimore, MD   Cleveland, OH   Ferguson, MO   Portland, OR

The information provided above has come directly from the consent decree language, which can be accessed by clicking on each corresponding city’s consent decree. This information is intended to guide departments on decisions and actions to improve their Constitutional policing practices. Additional resources and information may be needed to implement these recommendations successfully. For assistance in implementing recommendations, contact the Knowledge Lab team.

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