The Research, Analysis, and Data (RAD) Unit was created out of increasing demands for data collection and research brought on by the implementation of the Criminal Justice Realignment Act of 2011, also known as Assembly Bill (AB) 109. In October of 2011, the RAD Unit started with one Departmental Analyst focusing on AB 109. Since then, the scope of the RAD Unit has expanded to grant research, data collection and reporting, and special projects as needed. With a development of scope and increased State mandates and legislative initiatives, the RAD Unit has grown to four Departmental Analysts, two Administrative Coordinators, one Office Service Specialist, and two Supervising Departmental Analysts. Responsibilities of the RAD Unit include: 

• Collection and reporting of quarterly dashboard reports, Carry Forward Requests, Growth Funds, and Contingencies to the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and the Board of Supervisors on AB 109 activity in the community
• Collection and reporting of criminal justice population and program involvement for offenders. Such reports are prepared for the CCP, the Senate Bill (SB) 823 Subcommittee, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC), Chief Probation Officers Association of California (CPOC), the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), and the public
• Maintaining and processing financial reimbursement information, attending monthly meetings, conducting annual trainings for the Street Interdiction Team (SIT)
• Grant research, coordination and preparation of applications, and assistance in grant implementation
• Assistance in data system development and enhancements