Innovative approach builds on previous success that reduced violent crime by 22% and saved the community $4.9 million We are excited to share that the City of Kansas City, Missouri has announced the creation of a groundbreaking multi-disciplinary public safety … Read More
Author Archives: Simsi Team
Policing Insight Features Essex Police’s Success with Simsi’s RTMDx
Platform Spatial analytics approach delivers 47% crime reduction and significant cost savings We are delighted to share that Policing Insight has published an in-depth feature on Essex Police’s groundbreaking work using Simsi’s RTMDx platform to drive significant reductions in crime … Read More
Home Office GRIP Programme Evaluation Highlights RTM
Simsi welcomes recognition of advanced spatial analysis in national hot spot policing evaluation We are pleased to see the recent publication of the Home Office’s evaluation report on the GRIP programme, which examines the effectiveness of hot spot policing initiatives … Read More
UK Policing Productivity Review Highlights RTM
Simsi congratulates the Metropolitan Police on their pioneering use of data-driven approaches We are pleased to see the recent release of the UK’s Policing Productivity Review, which showcases innovative approaches being implemented across British police forces to enhance efficiency and … Read More
Simsi & Site Risk Analysis
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
Tags: Hot Spots, placeguage, risk terrain modeling, rtm, s2, siterisk
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