A Data-Driven Approach to Violence Prevention The Cardiff Model emerged in the late 1990s from groundbreaking work at Cardiff University in Wales. The model was developed when researchers noticed a significant gap: many violent incidents treated in emergency departments were … Read More
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Crime as a Wicked Problem
Crime represents a classic example of a wicked problem in modern society. Unlike tame problems with clear solutions, crime embodies all the characteristics that make wicked problems so challenging to address: complexity, interconnectedness, no definitive solution, and competing stakeholder perspectives. … Read More
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Washington Post Highlights Risk Terrain Modeling as Public Safety Innovation
A Washington Post op-ed has brought national attention to Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) and risk-based policing, showcasing these approaches as transformative innovations in public safety. Focus on Places, Not People The piece emphasizes how location-based analysis is revolutionizing crime prevention … Read More
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Dallas Morning News Highlights How Simsi’s Risk-Based Methods Help Predict and Prevent Crime
A groundbreaking approach to public safety in Dallas is gaining attention for its ability to identify and address environmental factors that contribute to crime. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, this innovative strategy is changing how the city approaches … Read More
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St. Louis Public Safety Collaborative Implements Innovative DICE™ Approach to Reduce Crime
The St. Louis region is taking a bold new approach to public safety with the launch of the St. Louis Public Safety Collaborative, a data-driven initiative that’s already showing promising results in addressing community safety challenges. Data-Informed Community Engagement in … Read More
Attorney General Merrick Garland Highlights DOJ Investment in Risk Terrain Modeling
In a significant endorsement of data-driven public safety approaches, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland specifically mentioned the Department of Justice’s investment in Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) during his address at the National Institute of Justice’s National Research Conference in May … Read More
Department of Justice Recognizes Risk Terrain Modeling as “Term of the Month”
We’re excited to share that the U.S. Department of Justice has highlighted Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) as their official “Term of the Month”! This recognition from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) underscores the growing importance of environmental risk analysis … Read More
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Finding Data Sources for Your Research
One of the most common challenges researchers and students face is finding quality data to support innovative research ideas. While having a brilliant concept is essential, without the right data to analyze, your project may stall before it begins. We’ve … Read More
How Dallas Transformed a Neighborhood
The transformation of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Dallas represents a powerful example of how data-driven approaches can revitalize communities. Through an innovative partnership between the City of Dallas and the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL), supported by Simsi’s … Read More
Definitive Guide to Implementing DICE™
We’re excited to announce the release of our comprehensive ebook, “Implementing DICE™: A Practical Guide to Data-Informed Community Engagement.” This essential resource provides organizations with a step-by-step framework for deploying the DICE™ methodology to address public safety challenges in their … Read More