As cities across the country are seeking out innovative strategies to collaboratively build community safety and well-being, Offices of Violence Prevention are emerging as a fresh approach to this work in the United States. Violence Reduction Units in the United … Read More
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Managing your Security and Liability with Evidence-Based Practices
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 … Read More
Tags: liability, risk terrain modeling, rtm, security
Cutting the “Red Tape” between Analysts and Field Personnel
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 … Read More
Enhancing Clear, Hold, Build
Enhancing Clear, Hold, Build A Place-Based Approach to Sustainable Crime Reduction As more UK police forces adopt the Clear, Hold, Build framework for tackling serious and organised crime, leaders are discovering both its potential and its challenges. This article explores … Read More
The Police Leader’s Task: Keeping the Analyst in Crime Analysis
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 … Read More
Tags: ai, crime analysis, leadership, risk terrain modeling, rtm
Summertime Safe Spaces
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 … Read More
Analyzing Organized Retail Crime
Analyzing Organized Retail Crime Organized retail crime and related safety concerns are a big issue for retailers today. It amounts to a $69-100B loss per year for the private sector, and it impacts the public, law enforcement, and justice systems … Read More
Risky Places During the Holiday Shopping Season
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 … Read More
Key Reading for GIS & Crime
Key Reading for Gis & Crime Welcome to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)! If you’re new to GIS and looking to get a solid foundation, especially in the context of crime analysis, you’ve come to the right place. … Read More
GIS Resources for Every Role
GIS Resources for Every Role These resources offer a great starting point for anyone looking to expand their GIS skills, especially for analysts who don’t have a background in GIS. By leveraging these free tools and communities, you can stay … Read More