HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2011-07-19 Item 2B - Discussion - Crime Mapping Software City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Don Lincoln, Assistant Chief of Police
DATE: June 29, 2011
SUBJECT: Crime Mapping Software
ISSUE
The Tukwila Police Department has been researching the feasibility of implementing a crime
mapping software program suitable for public view.
BACKGROUND
The acquisition of a crime mapping software program has been on the Police Department's
agenda for some time. Recently and with input from the Finance and Safety Committee, we
have identified a vendor to provide such a program. The vendor is "CrimeReports" located in
Draper Utah.
DISCUSSION
It has been confirmed through the IT department that they are ready to schedule the integration
of this program, with a launch date targeted before the Night Out Against Crime event on
August 2, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
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