Simsi is excited to launch the S2 Report—short for Site Suitability—a new strategic planning tool designed to help organizations identify the most effective locations for hosting community-focused events and activities. This easy-to-use report template supports agencies in making evidence-based decisions … Read More
Author Archives: Simsi Team
Beyond Security: A Framework for Capturing Risk Remedies in DICE™
The data-informed and community-engaged process of DICE™ helps communities address crime by identifying environmental and social factors that make certain locations vulnerable. Too often, the default response is to increase security—adding police patrols, cameras, or private security—but these measures don’t … Read More
Tags: community, DICE, risk terrain modeling, rtm
The Police Leader’s Task: Keeping the Analyst in Crime Analysis
Law enforcement officials (as well as their analysts) have long sought to explain why crime occurs at certain places and times. Multiple approaches to studying crime and victimization, including hot spot policing, Place Network Investigations (PNI), or Risk Terrain Modeling … Read More
Tags: ai, crime analysis, leadership, risk terrain modeling, rtm
Cutting the “Red Tape” between Analysts and Field Personnel
by Jonas Baughman Today’s quickly evolving world of public safety demands those responsible for protecting communities are able to deploy resources swiftly and effectively. Organizations that rely on field operations and community engagement – including police departments, municipal departments, non-profits, … Read More
It’s Grant Season: Act Now to Secure Funding for Your Initiatives
Grant season is here, and with it comes a wealth of opportunities to secure funding for public safety, justice reform, and community initiatives. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is offering a variety of grants through the Bureau of Justice … Read More
Tags: actionhub, bureau of justice assistance, CGIC, community violence intervention prevention initiative, cvipi, department of justice, DICE, grant, gun crime intelligence center, hate crimes, national institute of justice, office of justice programs, opioid settlement, project safe neighborhoods, risk terrain modeling, rtm, simsi, vawa
Managing your Security and Liability with Evidence-Based Practices
by Jane Gray Associates (JGA) At JGA, we assess the foreseeability of violent crime in premises liability and negligent security cases. To do so, we conduct crime data analyses to determine the spatial risk of violent crime occurring in and … Read More
Tags: liability, risk terrain modeling, rtm, security
GIS Resources for Every Role
Are you looking to boost your GIS skills but not sure where to start? As part of Simsi’s commitment to fostering professional growth and innovation, we’ve compiled a list of free resources that can help you enhance your GIS expertise. … Read More
Key Reading for GIS & Crime
Welcome to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)! If you’re new to GIS and looking to get a solid foundation, especially in the context of crime analysis, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Simsi, we specialize in … Read More
Creating Composite Address Locators in ArcGIS
Geocoding is a fairly straightforward process in GIS software such as Esri’s ArcGIS Pro. However, default geocoding locators or settings may be insufficient depending on the type of data to which you have access. For example, if a police department’s … Read More
RTM in Green Bay, WI
As cities across the country are seeking out innovative strategies to collaboratively build community safety and well-being, Offices of Violence Prevention are emerging as a fresh approach to this work in the United States. Violence Reduction Units in the United … Read More