AbstractMethods and Tools for Planning Community and Public Safety Strategies Track: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Author(s): Sabine Huynen, Melissa Brenneman Co-Presenter/Author: Melissa Brenneman, University of Redlands COMPASS-Community Mapping, Planning, and Analysis for Safety Strategies-is a data-driven, collaborative approach in which spatial and temporal datasets are used to target public safety interventions. The University of Redlands assisted in the planning for the East Valley (selected cities in San Bernardino County, California) COMPASS data infrastructure. This paper explores the key methods and concepts applied in the initial project phase including gathering background information from key stakeholders, organizing GIS awareness seminars, preparing a requirements analysis, and compiling a data inventory and evaluation. The paper also outlines the framework for future collaboration among the agencies and organizations involved. Sabine Huynen University of Redlands Redlands Institute 1200 East Colton Avenue Redlands , CA 92373 USA Phone: (909) 335-5268 Fax: (909) 307-6952 E-mail: sabine_huynen@institute.redlands.edu Melissa Brenneman University of Redlands Redlands Institute 1200 East Colton Avenue Redlands USA Phone: (909) 335-5268 Fax: (909) 307-6952 E-mail: melissa_brenneman@institute.redlands.edu |