Ohio FY24 SJSP

The Ohio Statistical Analysis Center proposes a multi-pronged project that will enhance the core capabilities of the Center by increasing access to statistical data. The three goals of this proposed project are to: (1) develop a methodology for estimating crime statistics statewide based on data submitted to the Ohio SAC; (2) transition data dashboards from Tableau to R statistical programming language to create a sustainable and efficient workflow; and (3) administer a survey to law enforcement agencies, courts, and other criminal justice agencies throughout the state to obtain feedback on data products that would be beneficial for the work that they do. The estimation process will create more accurate data products, while allowing a non-technical audience to understand and interpret the data in a meaningful way. The transition of the dashboards from Tableau to R will create uniformity across all data environments being used within the SAC and develop dashboards that will be updated in a semi-automated format with other data products (e.g., reports, briefs). The survey will help SAC members decide which criminal justice topics will be of the most use to agencies throughout Ohio and help researchers to get a better understanding of how law enforcement data can be used to assist practitioners. Overall, this project will help the SAC increase data capabilities by streamlining processes and creating uniform procedures for the release of all future data products.