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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Washington Post Highlights Risk Terrain Modeling as Public Safety Innovation
A Washington Post op-ed has brought national attention to Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) and risk-based policing, showcasing these approaches as transformative innovations in public safety. Focus on Places, Not People The piece emphasizes how location-based analysis is revolutionizing crime prevention … Read More
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Dallas Morning News Highlights How Simsi’s Risk-Based Methods Help Predict and Prevent Crime
A groundbreaking approach to public safety in Dallas is gaining attention for its ability to identify and address environmental factors that contribute to crime. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, this innovative strategy is changing how the city approaches … Read More
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Department of Justice Recognizes Risk Terrain Modeling as “Term of the Month”
We’re excited to share that the U.S. Department of Justice has highlighted Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) as their official “Term of the Month”! This recognition from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) underscores the growing importance of environmental risk analysis … 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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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
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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
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Risk-Based Policing
Risk-Based Policing Risk-Based Policing (RBP) uses Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to deploy resources at priority places with detailed information about what to focus on when they get there. It diagnoses crime hot spots and fixes them. And, it prevents crime … Read More
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