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  • KCPD crime-fighting strategy sees success in first year

    Andres Gutierrez

    April 30, 2020 |

    KSHB-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    Kansas City Police Department used a crime-prevention strategy called the risk-terrain model to target and neutralize crime magnets, a low-cost approach associated with a 24% decrease in violence in areas where it was used in its first year. The method blends data sophistication with support from other agencies and community groups to modify environmental features that make crime more likely, say a bus stop notorious for drug dealing. Researchers from Rutgers University documented the city’s savings from the crime reduction at $3 million.

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  • New software to help KCPD identify crime risk areas

    Andres Gutierrez

    March 19, 2019 |

    KSHB-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    In Kansas City, Missouri, the police department has been using crime data to strategically understand which areas require more resources. This model, which has been used since 2012 and has led to a 12% decrease in violent crimes, is being expanded upon. New technology called “risk-terrain modeling” helps police officers work more proactively to change environments, like lighting on certain corners, to prevent crime.

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