Data Dictionary and Controlled Vocabulary
This Data Dictionary + Controlled Vocabulary was created for Berkeley Copwatch’s People’s Database for Police Accountability. It defines the fields used in the database and the rules for entering data, including lists of terms and their meanings. It serves as a reference for Berkeley Copwatch to ensure consistent cataloging and accurate interpretation of the data.
We are sharing this document as part of a set of resources that describe the Berkeley Copwatch data model. We hope it can be used as a starting point and adapted by others who are designing their own community-centered police accountability databases.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about this project, visit wit.to/BerkeleyCopwatchDatabase or get in touch with berkeleycopwatch@yahoo.com.
For related resources, check out the template for the database and the data diagrams.
| Collection(s) | All resources |
|---|---|
| Region/Country | United States |
| Topic(s) | Archiving & Preservation, Data, Police Violence |
| Type | Guide |
| Language | English |
