An Examination of the COMPAS Classification: Results from a Study Conducted for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

By |2020-11-12T17:59:54+00:00January 11th, 2019|Academic Research, Classification, COMPAS Classification, Custody, Custody Management, Research & Validation, Research Papers, Resources, Supervision|

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) began using the Northpointe Classification as a management tool in its corrections facilities in 2016. The current study is motivated by the principle of periodically validating classification tools to ensure that they are performing well and achieving desired agency objectives.