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West Suburban Directed Gang Enforcement

Berwyn

Brookfield

Forest Park

Lyons

North Riverside

Oak Park

River Forest

Riverside

Stickney

Representing:

The following survey is intended for towns and villages which have committed to the notion of W.E.D.G.E. as a co-operative concept intended to augment police resources directed against gangs, street violence, and drug activity in the western suburbs.

In an effort to maximize and focus the collective resources of the WEDGE communities, please indicate your preference in response to the questions posed.

In addition to the scaled responses, space has been provided to text responses for what members believe to be important issues to be addressed towards strengthening the WEDGE initiative. Input will be assessed and presented at the next scheduled WEDGE meeting (16 Dec); your input is critical!

1. I believe the WEDGE concept to be useful and am satisfied with its current development.

3. The objectives of WEDGE would be better served through the use of a centralized, shared data base.

4. Mapping solutions specific to the WEDGE communities are an essential tool for our needs.

Definitions:

Information: Data that has been selected because it is of particular interest to a set of circumstances.

Intelligence: Information that has been subjected to analysis and corroborated as reliable

Data Base: A computer based file dedicated to specific information or developed intelligence which is searchable (can be queried), easily edited or appended, and is capable of generating reports from the fields represented in the data base.

Dedicated server: A computer used for mass storage for applications used for a specific purpose.

Mapping Solutions: Spatial (pictured) solutions which are capable of layering information over a specified area for analysis of trends.

2. I believe the current level at which WEDGE units are able to share and exchange information is adequate.

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6. The use of available technologies not currently employed by WEDGE members should be endorsed.

5. While use of outside data sources (e.g. ICLEAR) is important, WEDGE must endeavor to develop applications which are unique to the group’s specific activities, needs, and missions.

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7. It would benefit WEDGE to assign full time analysts dedicated to reducing massive and complex information to

intelligent products to aid decision makers in developing strategies.

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