Building a Successful GunStat Model
When properly implemented, GunStat can enhance communications and collaboration regarding gun offenders and gun cases across criminal justice agencies. The model helps identify and overcome inter-agency obstacles, allowing law enforcement and prosecution to be more focused and strategic. If your jurisdiction is interested in developing a GunStat process, consider the following implementation steps:
Develop a coalition of stakeholders focused on gun offenders.
Identify a GunStat coordinator to manage the process.
Identify core inter-agency data for analysis.
Initiate collaborative monthly GunStat meetings.
Establish benchmarks and realistic goals.
Consider working with a research partner to help evaluate progress and outcomes.
