The resolution expresses support for Arkansas's engagement with the Justice Counts initiative, which aims to develop and implement standardized metrics for criminal justice agencies. This initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Justice and various partners, seeks to provide policymakers with timely and accurate data to inform their decisions, particularly in light of Arkansas's high rates of violent crime and incarceration. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by Arkansas policymakers due to outdated data and emphasizes the need for improved data access to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on state and local government entities in Arkansas to adopt and utilize the Justice Counts metrics, aligning the state with the twenty-nine other states that have already committed to this initiative. By doing so, Arkansas aims to ensure that decision-makers have the necessary information to address the state's criminal justice challenges effectively and to improve outcomes for individuals on probation or parole, who significantly contribute to violent crime and prison admissions.