Thinking about police data: Analysts’ perceptions of data quality in Canadian policing

Policing is increasingly being shaped by data collection and analysis. However, we still know little about the quality of police services acquire utilize. Drawing on a survey analysts from across Canada, this article examines several collection, analysis, issues. We argue that as move towards an era big policing it imperative pay more attention to they collect. conclude discussing implications ignoring issues need develop robust research culture in policing.