How do I export crash data to support a DUI grant application?
Polaris allows users to export entire data sets or specific subsets of data determined by the user. First, you define and run a subset of the crashes you wish to export. In the case of a person-level variable such as DUI involvement, remember to select whether you want all drivers involved in the crash to be included in your subset or only the driver identified by the officer as under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (see “match/non-match” in your help file). Once the subset is run successfully, you can right-click on the subset definition and select the “Export subset” option. Next, select which of the four possible ascii text files you would like exported (environment, vehicle, occupant, and/or nonoccupant). Last, click on the Export button and the text file(s) will be created. Note that each file is always created as a comma-delimited file. Once the export is completed, these data are ready to use by other software packages such as MS Excel, SAS, SPSS, MS Access, etc.
