Using a progressive crime analysis tool helped the Columbia Police Department stand out when award time rolled around for the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

The department was honored as a Municipal Achievement Award Winner for Public Safety in 2005. The previous year, the department began using COMPSTAT, a crime analysis tool. With COMPSTAT, crime data is collected, analyzed and mapped regularly. When crime occurs, police are held accountable. COMPSTAT has allowed the Columbia Police Department to take a proactive approach toward fighting crime.

The MASC Achievement Awards program recognizes local government officials and employees for enterprising efforts.

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