Innovative public safety initiative leverages Simsi’s DICE™ framework and RTMDx analysis to target crime hot spots
We are excited to share that Fox 8 New Orleans has featured the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office innovative NODICE (New Orleans Data-Informed Community Engagement) program in a recent news segment. This groundbreaking initiative, based on Simsi’s DICE™ framework and powered by our RTMDx spatial analysis technology, represents a significant advancement in data-driven public safety for the city.
As highlighted in the Fox 8 coverage, the NODICE program is enabling Orleans Parish officials to precisely identify environmental factors contributing to crime hot spots throughout New Orleans. Rather than relying solely on traditional crime mapping, this sophisticated approach analyzes spatial risk factors to understand why certain locations attract criminal activity.
The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office has embraced this innovative methodology to develop more targeted, effective interventions that address root causes of crime. As detailed on the DA’s official NODICE webpage, the program combines advanced analytics with community engagement to create sustainable public safety improvements.
What sets NODICE apart is its comprehensive approach that:
- Uses Simsi’s RTMDx technology to identify specific environmental risk factors
- Engages community stakeholders in developing targeted interventions
- Coordinates resources across multiple agencies and organizations
- Implements evidence-based strategies tailored to local conditions
- Measures outcomes through rigorous evaluation
The Fox 8 coverage emphasizes how this data-driven approach allows New Orleans officials to deploy limited resources more efficiently by focusing on the specific locations and environmental conditions most strongly associated with criminal activity. This strategic targeting represents a significant evolution beyond reactive policing toward preventative problem-solving.
We are proud that Simsi’s DICE™ framework and RTMDx technology are providing the analytical foundation for this important initiative. By enabling officials to understand not just where crime occurs but why certain locations become hot spots, our tools help create the insights necessary for lasting public safety improvements.
The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s implementation of NODICE demonstrates how forward-thinking public safety leaders are embracing advanced spatial analytics to develop more effective, equitable approaches to crime reduction. This innovative program represents the kind of data-informed, community-centered strategy that can transform public safety outcomes.
For more information about how your jurisdiction can implement similar programs using Simsi’s DICE™ framework and RTMDx technology, please contact our team.