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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Your Command Staff: Tailoring Analytical Products and Staying Ahead of the Game
As a crime analyst, one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal is understanding your command staff’s preferences and needs. But it’s not just about knowing what they like; it’s about anticipating what they’ll need before they … Read More
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Workshops are Hot Spots for Learning
Workshops are Hot Spots for Learning 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 … Read More
Data and Technology for Social Good
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. … Read More
ASEBP 2023 was Legendary
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 … Read More
“Perfection” as the Enemy of “Good”
“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, … Read More
Goodhart’s Law and DICE™
Goodhart’s Law and DICE™ 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 … Read More
Fighting Violent Crime with RTM & Federal Grants
Fighting Violent Crime with RTM & Federal Grants Leaders from the Major City Chiefs Association (MCCA) wrote a treatise in 2018 on the demands, tactics, and technologies that can and should be used to address violent crime. This Violent Crime … Read More
Challenge & Validate Perceptions with Analytics
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 … Read More
Tackling Leadership Dilemmas with Analytics
Tackling Leadership Dilemmas with Analytics It would be an understatement to say the landscape of modern policing, particularly in the United States, has changed since 2020. Policing has always been a challenging profession, but the public’s demand for police accountability … Read More