Goodhart’s Law states, “every measure which becomes a target becomes a bad measure,” and rings especially true when examining large-scale interventions. The risk of overly optimizing resources for singularly-focused initiatives, like a city heavily investing in a specific program as … Read More
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Make the Most of Simsi Mobile
The Simsi Mobile App extends Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) intel into the field, in the palm of your hand. It’s a powerful way to turn your analyses into action. RTM supports many methods of crime prevention, such as directed patrols … Read More
Challenge & Validate Perceptions with Analytics
“Here’s the thing”….“No, not quite.” Or, “Chief, lot’s happened since we last spoke,” are some pretty hard ways to start off a conversation. Disappointing someone’s expectations or not supporting a preconceived notion are things we too often frown upon in … Read More
“Perfection” as the Enemy of “Good”
Many police departments struggle to transition out of a purely response-driven mode of operation, especially in today’s climate where resource constraints can make proactive policing seem elusive. You may be challenged to find, hire, and retain the officers you need … Read More
ASEBP 2023 was Legendary
The ASEBP 2023 conference in Vegas was legendary for many reasons. The Simsi Team is proud to have been a sponsor. Be sure to check out the recorded video presentations (in the Whova app) by Iain Agar (Metropolitan Police Service, … Read More
Crime Prevention Evidence
Simsi analytics show you which settings attract criminal behavior in order to disrupt opportunities for crime by focusing on the environment. Simsi’s RTMDx SaaS platform meets community expectations for crime prevention and the operational needs of police at all levels of government … Read More
SafeNight Strategic Partnership
UNITED STATES: We’re pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Safe Night LLC aimed at helping communities work collaboratively to address complex issues. Safe Night assists communities in developing multidisciplinary and collaborative programs focused on the co-production of safety … Read More
Summertime Safe Spaces
Are you ready for the Summer (crime) season? Crime patterns change. The time-of-day or day-of-week makes risky places even more fluid. Summer weather, travel and other activities can make crime patterns more dynamic. Different crime types such as robbery, burglary … Read More
Real-Time Crime & Fusion Centers
Police are under pressure to prevent crime without focusing on people. They need the tools to effectively focus on places instead. The solution is Simsi analytics that tell you which settings attract criminal behavior in order to disrupt opportunities for … Read More
Hazel Crest Partnership
ILLINOIS, USA: We’re proud to partner with the Village of Hazel Crest and the Hazel Crest Police Department on their use of DICE™ for crime prevention and public safety. Simsi’s DICE™ Program with Risk Terrain Modeling analytics provides mission critical … Read More