Data Assessment

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Reliable Data Leads to Better Outcomes

Improve Your Agency’s Data Quality for Better Decision-Making

Accurate, complete, and consistent data is critical for law enforcement agencies that rely on information to guide decisions, allocate resources, and measure performance. NPI’s Data Quality Assessment helps agencies systematically evaluate and improve the integrity of their data, ensuring it can be trusted to support operational and strategic needs.

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Why focus on data quality?

The Data Quality Assessment offers foundational knowledge about your agency. This assessment can help build a stronger foundation for future success.

This service helps your agency to:

  • Identify and correct data quality issues across key systems
  • Improve the reliability of data used for decision-making and reporting
  • Support more effective, data-driven initiatives and strategic planning
  • Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key Benefits

Data Key Benefit 1

Identify and resolve data quality issues across systems and databases.

Data Key Benefit 2

Improve the accuracy and reliability of data used for decision-making and performance evaluation.

Data Key Benefit 3

Enhance the impact of data-driven strategies by ensuring high-quality, actionable information.

Data Key Benefit 4

Promote a culture of data accountability and continuous improvement within the agency.

Why work with NPI?

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Law Enforcement Expertise

NPI understands the specific challenges of managing law enforcement data, from CAD systems to records management.

Experienced Data Scientists

NPI’s team has decades of experience in analyzing law enforcement data using advanced tools like R, Python, SPSS, ArcGIS, and SQL.

Clear, Actionable Results

Reports are designed to be practical, highlighting issues and recommending specific next steps.

How it works

Most data quality assessments are completed within 2 to 6 months, depending on the agency’s responsiveness and the complexity of the systems involved.

Define the Landscape

Start with a consultation to clarify goals, challenges, and your agency’s data environment.

Evaluate the Data Quality

Map your data sources and assess structure, completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Deliver Insights

Receive clear findings and recommendations, followed by a consultation to discuss next steps and support options.

"The National Policing Institute performed an on-site evaluation of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Elizabethton Police Department. One of the primary objectives of this assessment was to ascertain whether our CID was adequately staffed, trained, and operating as effectively and efficiently as possible. Upon completion of the assessment, the assessors delivered a comprehensive report detailing our CID's strengths and weaknesses. We were extremely satisfied with NPI's guidance and recommendations and have utilized their assessment as a framework to enhance and improve our CID."

Captain Elonza Perkins
Elizabethton, TN Police Department

Learn how better data can strengthen your agency

High-quality data leads to more informed decisions, stronger operations, and enhanced service to the community. NPI’s Data Quality Assessment helps you achieve the standards your agency depends on.