City of Coral Gables

File #: 18-7143    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/5/2018 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/20/2018 Final action: 3/20/2018
Enactment date: 3/20/2018 Enactment #: 2018-104
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supporting the use of the National Violent Death Reporting System. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)
Sponsors: Commissioner Keon
Attachments: 1. Signed Resolution 2018-104, 2. Cover Memo - IACP NVDRS, 3. Reso -IACP NVDRS

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A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida supporting the Resolution of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supporting the use of the National Violent Death Reporting System.

(Sponsored by Vice Mayor Keon)

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) collects data on violent deaths from a variety of sources, including law enforcement reports, death certificates, and medical examiner and coroner reports. Individually, these sources provide data that explain violence only in a narrow context. Together, these sources offer a comprehensive picture of the circumstances surrounding a homicide or suicide. As a result, NVDRS provides insight into the optimal points for intervention, thus informing and improving violence prevention efforts at the state and local levels to create healthier and safer communities.