How long do jurisdictions collect data?
It is important that the jurisdictions gather data over a long enough period of time to be sure that the data presents an accurate picture of stops and searches in the jurisdiction. Many jurisdictions have implemented a short (three to six-month) pilot program to test the program and modify its design if there are any problems. After the pilot program, jurisdictions generally decide or are mandated to collect data for a set period of time, anywhere from one year to five years, and some have decided to expand that period of time after it expired.
