When linking records from the Supplementary Homicide Report (SHR) with information from other sources, such as data from the U.S. Census Bureau, errors are likely to occur because police service areas in some cities do not match the political definitions of the cities. Also, errors may occur because different places have the same or similar names. This article illustrates the problem with six cities (Jacksonville, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Baton Rouge, Las Vegas, and Nashville) and explains how discrepancies can be identified and corrected.
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