Our Story
SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, has been a leader in justice information sharing since 1969. Governed by a Membership Group of governor appointees from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, SEARCH has over 53 years of experience in supporting the needs of justice and public safety agencies. By focusing on evidence-based research and data, SEARCH informs and improves policies and practices in the administration of justice.