Join MEASURE for the Big Data & Community Policing Conference, an informative three-day event where attendees will participate in panel discussions by experts in the fields of law enforcement, social advocacy and technology. In partnership with Mark43, this symposium will explore current and emerging efforts to improving the relationship between citizens and police through uses of data that increase transparency, build community trust, and strengthen accountability.

Who Should Attend?

Calling all law enforcement leaders, activists, tech developers, students, analysts, concerned citizens, and stakeholders.

Why Attend?

The goal of “Big Data & Community Policing ” is to highlight the best in thought leadership as we pursue the next generation of community policing. Check out an overview of our agenda below:

DAY 1 | Thursday - October 26, 2017 5pm-8pm

Networking Mixer - W Hotel, 200 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Enjoy light gourmet bites with a cash bar option.

DAY 2 | Friday - October 27, 2017 12pm-4pm

Big Data & Community Policing Symposium - Carver Museum Theater, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702

Check In begins at 11:30am with fresh coffee and light breakfast provided.

DAY 3 | Saturday - October 28, 2017 10am-3pm

Big Data & Community Policing Symposium (continued)

Check In begins at 9:30am breaking at 12:30pm for the Networking Expo & Power Lunch

View our speaker list here

What Will You Learn?

Topics will vary by panel, but attendees will learn directly from experts about the advancements in smart policing initiatives and modern technology adoption that will be critical in ensuring effective community building through transparency and the collection of better data. Panels will discuss the following:

• How Big Data is helping police departments better connect with the citizens they serve

• How can Big data be used as a best practice for accountability and reform

• What can we do to promote and recognize the best behavior in officers and how can that be measured

• How can Big Data better tell the story of police engagement scenarios

• How Big Data to make connections and detect patterns so police can prevent and solve crime

• How Big Data is allowing police to better understand diverse cultures AND MORE!

Shared knowledge is what makes Big Data work, and if you can share your knowledge all will benefit.

Please email your abstract submission no later than 9/1/17 to: papers@measureaustin.com

Guest Editor: Dr. Calvin A. Kelly - St. Edwards University

Current Participating Sponsors & Partners (List is constantly being updated)

• Mark43

• Huston-Tillotson University

• Austin Police Association

• American Society of Evidence Based Policing Renee Mitchell

• Urban Institute

• Vera Institute

• Austin Justice Coalition

• Austin Police Department

• Pflugerville Police Department

• Houston Police Department

• Travis County Sheriff Dept

• Travis County Constable Precinct 1

• Next Generation Action Network

Interested in becoming an official sponsor? Click Here