IPRTF unveils interim public data dashboard and urges a dedicated data lead IPRTF presenters described an interim public dashboard built from existing county and partner data to track performance indicators and recommended a dedicated, autonomous full‑time position to maintain dashboards, negotiate data sharing and coordinate cross‑sector reporting.

Whatcom County's new interim dashboard aims to simplify how we track incarceration prevention and performance, but will it truly make a difference?

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Whatcom County faces staffing shortages affecting facility capacity and public defense reforms Whatcom County struggles with low staffing affecting facility operations and public defense demands.

Whatcom County's correctional facilities are grappling with severe staffing shortages, raising urgent questions about the future of public defense and criminal justice reform.

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