The data-informed and community-engaged process of DICE™ helps communities address crime by identifying environmental and social factors that make certain locations vulnerable. Too often, the default response is to increase security—adding police patrols, cameras, or private security—but these measures don’t … Read More
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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 spot policing, Place Network Investigations (PNI), or Risk Terrain Modeling … Read More
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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 how place-based analytics and … Read More
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 community engagement – including police departments, municipal departments, non-profits, … Read More
Harnessing Data for Marine Conservation: Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales
Harnessing Data for Marine Conservation: Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales In the ever-changing marine environment, protecting endangered species requires innovative thinking and cutting-edge technology. The collaboration between Simsi and BioConsult SH as part of the WAVS Taskforce represents a forward-thinking … Read More
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It’s Grant Season: Act Now to Secure Funding for Your Initiatives
Grant season is here, and with it comes a wealth of opportunities to secure funding for public safety, justice reform, and community initiatives. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is offering a variety of grants through the Bureau of Justice … Read More
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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 spatial risk of violent crime occurring in and … Read More
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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 by focusing … Read More
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What is Risk Terrain Modeling?
Risk terrain modeling (RTM) is risk assessment for places. It’s a data analysis technique. And, it’s a diagnostic tool. When used for crime analysis, RTM identifies environmental conditions that contribute to crime problems. Different crime incident locations can have common … Read More
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