Johnson Co. Kansas relies on big data to address public safety and mental health concerns. The use of bug data has saved the local government:
- thousands in revenue
- thousands in man hours saved, saving $200,000 in patrol hours
- reduced mental health related arrests, 45 arrests prevented saved more than $100,000
- reduced reliance on emergency rooms, saving hospitals $150,000
How did Johnson Co. do it? By cross referencing 2 databases- county wide criminal jsutice database and a health and human services database that notes mental health issues.
State Tech | Johnson County (Kan.) Calls On Big Data to Link Public Safety and Mental Health