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Intuitive Visuals to Improve Criminal History Records

Transform raw CCH data into insights that drive measurable improvements.

What the SEARCH CCH Analytics Dashboards Deliver

Detect Missing Dispositions

Measure statewide arrest–disposition match rates.

Identify Data Errors

Pinpoint record types and data elements that generate the most errors and information quality issues.

Pinpoint Agency Issues

Detect missing or incomplete information and identify agencies consistently submitting low-quality data for targeted support.

Track Historical Trends

Assess performance over time to guide outreach, education and/or technical improvement strategies.

Engage Stakeholders

Diagnose root causes of low disposition match rates and other information quality issues to build collaborative solutions between state repositories and data contributors.

Identify Data Anomalies

Identify data trends that provide opportunities for improvement.

Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems

Since 1989, SEARCH conducts a biennial national survey of state criminal history information systems and produces a comprehensive report based on the results. This report provides policymakers, justice administrators, researchers, and other stakeholders with the most authoritative data available on record. The survey documents criminal history data completeness and the processes states use to collect and maintain criminal history information. Recipients typically include members of Congress, governors, attorneys general, law schools, libraries, and public and private organizations.

SEARCH is now working with states to leverage CCH data to automatically populate the survey.
Through interactive visualizations, states can view their survey data in real time and complete the biennial submission more efficiently and accurately.

Fast, Affordable, Supported Implementation

SEARCH can deliver a fully functional CCH Analytics Dashboard — implemented quickly and efficiently. SEARCH staff can provide:

Sample SOWs

Ready-to-use language to support grant requests and contracts.

Budget Templates

Streamline funding requests.

Technical Assistance

Expert guidance from start to finish.

Custom Development

Solutions designed specifically for your state’s needs.

Why SEARCH?

SEARCH is your Partner in Criminal History Data Management

SEARCH has over five decades of experience helping states modernize CCH systems, improve data quality, and demonstrate measurable criminal history record improvements. Since 1995, SEARCH has served as the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) technical assistance provider and continues to work with states to implement programs funded through NCHIP and the NICS Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) funded through the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

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