Simsi’s RTM technology underpins innovative approach to community-centered public safety
We are pleased to share that the National League of Cities (NLC) has published an insightful article highlighting the Data-Informed Community Engagement (DICE™) framework, which leverages Risk Terrain Modeling to transform public safety approaches across the country. The comprehensive feature details how this innovative methodology is helping municipalities address gun violence through a more holistic, community-centered approach.
The NLC article emphasizes how the DICE™ framework represents a significant evolution in public safety strategy by pairing “crime data and spatial risk analysis with community engagement to create a people-centric approach to crime interventions.” This approach aligns perfectly with Simsi’s mission to provide analytics that go beyond identifying problems to enabling sustainable solutions.
What makes the DICE™ framework particularly powerful is its integration of Risk Terrain Modeling with community engagement strategies. Rather than relying solely on technical analysis, this approach ensures that data-driven insights are combined with local knowledge and community priorities to develop interventions that address both immediate safety concerns and underlying environmental factors.
As highlighted in the NLC article, cities implementing the DICE™ framework have seen remarkable results in reducing gun violence and other serious crimes. The approach enables municipalities to:
- Identify specific environmental risk factors contributing to violence
- Engage community stakeholders in developing targeted interventions
- Deploy resources more efficiently to high-risk locations
- Implement sustainable solutions that address root causes
- Measure outcomes through both quantitative and qualitative metrics
The National League of Cities’ recognition of this approach underscores the growing consensus that effective public safety strategies must combine sophisticated analytics with meaningful community engagement. This balanced methodology helps cities move beyond reactive approaches to develop preventative strategies that build safer communities for the long term.
We are proud that Simsi’s Risk Terrain Modeling technology serves as the analytical foundation for the DICE™ framework, providing the spatial intelligence that enables cities to understand not just where crime occurs, but why certain locations attract criminal activity. This environmental understanding is crucial for developing interventions that create lasting safety improvements.
The NLC’s coverage of this innovative approach comes at a critical time when cities across the nation are seeking more effective, equitable approaches to public safety. The DICE™ framework offers a proven methodology that balances data-driven decision making with community voice and priorities.
For more information about how your city can implement the DICE™ framework using Simsi’s Risk Terrain Modeling platform, please contact our team.