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The Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) serves as the research arm of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. SAC was created to collect, analyze and report on the state of criminal justice issues in Arizona by evaluating programs and policies as requested by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission or required by statute for local, state and federal criminal justice agencies. The SAC contributes to statewide policy development in numerous areas by providing statistical research and analyses of the criminal justice system in Arizona. The SAC is the statewide equivalent of the national Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and is an active member of the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA).
In addition to research responsibilities, the Statistical Analysis Center facilitates the sharing of information and data exchange among criminal justice agencies. For this purpose, SAC has introduced the Internet Mapping & Analysis Project (IMAP) through its web site. IMAP is an interactive mapping application that allows users to create maps and reports that are specific to their individual needs. This online interface combines Arizona Youth Survey, Uniform Crime Report and U.S. Census data to create the maps and data sets. Specialized reports and evaluations are completed as requested by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
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