Crime hot spots are chronic illegal behavior settings. You can diagnose their attractors and generators of illegal behavior with Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM), then aim to change the ways these places influence or enable interactions of people that result in repeated … Read More
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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
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
Dispatch Communications and 1st Responder Safety
Knowledge about risky places can be used by dispatch and communications professionals to assess and manage personal injury risks to first responders at any address throughout a jurisdiction. Make real-time risk assessments on a call-by-call basis to optimize resources and … Read More
Esri + Risk Terrain Modeling
Co-founder and COO Joel Caplan spoke with the host of Esri UK’s Talking Heads webcast. Subject matter experts from across areas of defense, national security, and public safety are invited to share their best practices for folks in the United … Read More
Data and Technology for Social Good
There’s lots of good news in store for 2023. I’m eager to share all the forthcoming details for Simsi and its partners. Alas, I’ll wait till the time is right to make new news public. Until then, I’m thinking 9 years … Read More
Risky Places During the Holiday Shopping Season
Are you ready for the holiday shopping (crime) season? Crime patterns change. The time-of-day or day-of-week makes risky places even more fluid. Holiday shopping can make crime patterns more dynamic. Different crime types such as robbery, burglary or motor … Read More
Workshops are Hot Spots for Learning About Crime Prevention and Public Safety
Crime and violence are top priorities for many cities across the United States. Adequately addressing these issues in a way that meets local expectations can be challenging. Police can’t do it alone. Simsi’s Crime Prevention with Risk Terrain Modeling workshop … Read More