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Cuyahoga County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (Cleveland, OH)

Population: 1,235,072 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 225 | Contact Information

Through an Innovative Prosecutions Solutions (FY19 IPS) grant the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office’s (CCPO) will invest in technology and improved analytical software to enhance the capabilities of their Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) and hire an analyst to focus CSU resources on repeat violent offenders and high crime areas.

In Cuyahoga County violent crime crosses municipal boundaries and data-sharing about violent offenders among law enforcement agencies and prosecutors is critical.  The CSU reporting analyst will design a case management system and social network analysis application and dashboards that  consolidate data on violent offenders that prioritizes identification of repeat offenders. Case Western Reserve University researchers will conduct ongoing system evaluations and assist with data collection, analysis, and dissemination of information.