Welcome to Skagit County
July 10th, 2006
SKAGIT
COUNTY LAUNCHES CRIME MAP ONLINE
SKAGIT COUNTY - Skagit County CRIME MAP is now online for public use. Utilizing
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, law enforcement personnel and
the public can now access online crime statistics in a small area expanded out
to the entire county.
The new system tracks crime by region and incident, mapping property crimes,
crimes against person, motor vehicle incidents, domestic violence, violent crimes,
drug/alcohol problems, fraud, civil, and other incidents.
From the view of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Department, this reliable,
easy to understand data is an excellent planning tool that provides a clear,
graphical presentation of complex layers of information. “It is a great
tool for identifying trends and patterns,” said Chief Criminal Deputy Reichardt.
“It helps us identify where to focus our resources.”
From a public perspective it is a transparent tool that allows citizens to keep
an eye on crime occurring in their neighborhood. “Awareness is the first
step toward prevention,” said Reichardt.
“Utilizing GIS technology is an important tool in maximizing public safety
through crime prevention, emergency management and confronting catastrophes,”
said Reichardt. “Having this information at our fingertips, is an incredible
tool that we will use everyday.”
“A lot of talented people spent a great deal of effort putting this project
together. It is a great example of a collaborative effort between law enforcement
and those in the computer technology field working to make our communities safer,”
said Reichardt.
For further information,
contact: Dan Berentson
Communications Director
360-419-3461