The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

This session focuses on the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS), a collaboration between Washington State University and Seattle University aimed at democratizing law enforcement data. This project modernizes data collection related to police-public interactions, collecting data on the use of force and police incident records and enhancing those records with comprehensive contextualization. As a public-private partnership, WADEPS is an adaptable, scalable, and open-source platform that serves as the integration hub, collaborating with law enforcement software vendors to automate data extraction, minimizing the need for manual data entry. The session will also explore the advanced analytics and data visualization capabilities of WADEPS, enabling communities to make informed decisions about public safety. By providing a secure and accessible platform, WADEPS empowers communities to proactively address public safety concerns, ultimately leading to more effective and equitable solutions based on evidence.

Sub Unit

• Area VI. The Criminal Justice System / 41. Police Strategies, Interventions, and Evaluations

Individual Presentations

• The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety - David Alan Makin, Washington State University; Matt Hickman, Seattle University; Dale Willits, Washington State University

• Using Flow Charts to Navigate Data Analysis in a Public Safety Open Data Exchange - Elizabeth Thompson, Washington State University; Wooyoung Kim, Washington State University; Dean Johnson, Washington State University; Bala Krishnamoorthy, Washington State University

• An Analysis of Washington State Law Enforcement Agencies’ Public Information Practices - Kasi Chatburn, Washington State University; Nayoung Ko, Washington State University; Mary McMillin, Washington State University; Riti Dwivedi, Washington State University; Annabelle Jacobs, Washington State University

• Collaborative Improvement: Enhancing Public Safety through Informed Data Sharing using WADEPS Focus Group Feedback - Season Hoard, Washington State University; Travis Franklin, Washington State University; Daniel Mueller, Washington State University; Christina Sanders, Washington State University