## Overview of HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations Dataset

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The HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset provides geospatial data on the locations of local law enforcement agencies across the United States. It includes information such as the geographical coordinates and addresses of police stations, sheriff offices, and other law enforcement facilities. This dataset is crucial for emergency planning, response coordination, and public safety analysis.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
NAICS_DESC Description of the NAICS code
ADDRESS Street address of the location
ID Unique identifier for the record
x X coordinate for the location
SOURCEDATE Date when the data was sourced
NUMFIXSUB Number of fixed subscriptions
SUBTYPE2 Secondary subtype classification
LATITUDE Latitude of the location
ZIP Zip code of the location
NAME Name of the law enforcement agency
y Y coordinate for the location
ZIP4 Additional four digits of the zip code
SOURCE Source of the data
PTSWORN Number of part-time sworn officers
CITY City where the location is situated
NUMMOBILE Number of mobile units
FTCIV Number of full-time civilian staff
STATUS Current status of the agency
SUBTYPE1 Primary subtype classification
COUNTY County where the location is situated
CI_ID Unique identifier for the county
COUNTYFIPS FIPS code for the county
TELEPHONE Contact telephone number
PTCIV Number of part-time civilian staff
OBJECTID Object ID in the database
TRIBAL Indicates if the agency is tribal
WEBSITE Website URL of the agency
FTSWORN Number of full-time sworn officers
VAL_METHOD Validation method used for data
NAICS_CODE NAICS code for the type of operation
COUNTRY Country where the location is situated
POPULATION Population of the area served
VAL_DATE Date when the data was validated
LONGITUDE Longitude of the location
CSLLEA08ID Unique identifier for the law enforcement agency
STATE State where the location is situated
TYPE Type of law enforcement agency
NUMPRE Number of previous incidents reported

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Geography

Nationwide across the United States

The HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset provides comprehensive coverage of law enforcement facilities across the United States, including details about police stations and other related locations at various jurisdictional levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset?
The HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset is a comprehensive collection of geographic and descriptive information about law enforcement facilities across the United States, including police stations, sheriff offices, and other local law enforcement entities.
What is the history of this dataset?
The HIFLD (Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data) Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset is part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide geospatial data for critical infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness. The dataset includes information on the locations of law enforcement facilities across the United States. It was developed and maintained by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and other federal agencies in collaboration with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to enhance national security and public safety initiatives.
How often is the data updated?
Sporadically
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset offers comprehensive coverage across the United States, providing data on local law enforcement facilities such as police stations and sheriff's offices. The dataset includes critical information such as the name of the facility, address, geographic coordinates, and jurisdiction type, making it an invaluable resource for emergency response planning, public safety analysis, and community engagement strategies. The extensive detail and nationwide coverage ensure that stakeholders can rely on accurate data for decision-making processes in law enforcement and public safety operations.
Why is the HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset valuable?
The dataset is valuable because it provides critical information on the locations of local law enforcement agencies, which can aid in emergency response planning, resource allocation, public safety analysis, and community engagement efforts.
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Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations
Description
The HIFLD Local Law Enforcement Locations dataset provides information on local law enforcement agencies across the United States.
Update Frequency
Sporadically
Coverage
Nationwide across the United States
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
Approximately 18,000 records.
Maintained By
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
License

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