Getting the data
Posted on August 10th, 2007 by Deborah Potter
Even when you know what you’re looking for, it’s often difficult to get access to the data you need. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel had to threaten a lawsuit to get a complete list of concealed weapons permits issued by the state. When they finally got it and compared it to the state’s list of convicted felons, they had an eye-opening story. Take a look, and think about how you could have made the online presentation of this story more interactive. Thanks to the IRE Journal for highlighting this series.
Filed under: 04. Reporting in Depth
