Simsi Crime Prevention Blog
What is community engagement? Community engagement is a buzzword in public safety. Almost every department uses it, but the meaning changes from city to city. In some places, engagement is simply...
Introduction The Casey Report on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation demands immediate action. With the government accepting all 12 recommendations, UK police forces need proven solutions that...
A Data-Driven Approach to Violence Prevention The Cardiff Model emerged in the late 1990s from groundbreaking work at Cardiff University in Wales. The model was developed when researchers noticed a...
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...
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...
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...
The St. Louis region is taking a bold new approach to public safety with the launch of the St. Louis Public Safety Collaborative, a data-driven initiative that’s already showing promising...
In a significant endorsement of data-driven public safety approaches, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland specifically mentioned the Department of Justice’s investment in Risk Terrain Modeling...
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...
One of the most common challenges researchers and students face is finding quality data to support innovative research ideas. While having a brilliant concept is essential, without the right data to...