Baltimore County, Md. (August 5, 2009) - Today the Baltimore County Police hosted an event to introduce the implementation of DDACTS. Representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO), and others including several legislators joined Chief Jim Johnson in unveiling the Department’s participation as a national demonstration site modeling the strategy. The data clearly showed that the increase in traffic enforcement in targeted areas is having a direct effect on decreasing crime. Chief Jim Johnson says, “DDACTS is a proven model that allows technology to assist officers in law enforcement and public safety, creating safer neighborhoods and safer roadways.” When crime analysts compared the results of DDACTS strategies in the target areas countywide, comparing the month of June 2009, and the month of June in the previous three years, the following data were found: - Total traffic crashes were down 3 percent.
- Burglaries were down 14 percent.
- Robberies were down 26 percent.
- Motor vehicle thefts were down 31 percent.
- Officers making vehicle traffic stops were up by 36 percent.
The DDACTS approach in Baltimore County identified 15 separate “hot spot” target locations around the County. Strategic objectives created by the Police Department for each area have action plans that directly address the problems in those areas. As a result of its implementation, significant results have occurred. DDACTS is based on the practice of geo-mapping crimes and traffic crashes. Evaluating when and where crimes and crashes occur allows police to identify target areas where they can concentrate on enforcement and be highly visible. The goal of DDACTS is to reduce crime and traffic related incidents and violations, and improving the quality of life in communities within Baltimore County. Today’s event was held at Precinct 12/North Point, located at 1747 Merritt Boulevard, 21222. | 
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