# Violations by Location/Officer Report

<p class="callout info">This article outlines how to generate the **Violations by Location and Officer** report. This report allows OPS-COM administrators to analyze enforcement activities by summarizing violation data based on specific locations and the officers issuing the citations within a selected date range.</p>

## Using the Report

- Go to **Violations**, then **Reports**, and click **Report by Location / Officer**.

The **Violation Summary by Location / Officer** screen is displayed. Select your date parameters for the search, and select whether the date you enter is for the violations **Issued date**, or the violations **Paid date (all unpaid will be excluded)**:

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Click **Display Summary** and the report will appear at the bottom of the screen.

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### Key Information Displayed

Once generated, the report typically categorizes data to help administrators visualize:

- **Location Stats:** The number of violations issued in specific lots or zones.
- **Officer Stats:** The number of violations issued by specific enforcement officers within those locations.

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## <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">Best Practices and Considerations</span>

- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">When selecting your date parameters, **keeping the range concise** (e.g., monthly or quarterly) can help identify specific trends and ensure the report generates quickly.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Performance Review:** Use this report during performance reviews to discuss enforcement coverage with officers.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Resource Allocation:** Analyze location data to determine if specific parking zones require more or less enforcement frequency based on violation volume.</span>