John O'Leary is a former GOVERNING contributor. He is co-author of "If We Can Put a Man on the Moon: Getting Big Things Done in Government."
E-mail: johnoleary1962@hotmail.comTwitter: @governing
Connecting the Dots on Crime
The recent tragedy in Washington state has focused attention on sharing information about criminals between states. As Professor Goldsmith points out in his article, data comes from many sources--police reports, prisons, parole offices, and prosecutor's office. Connecting the dots can be a powerful tool in predicting behaviors, leading to better criminal justice outcomes.
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