Current Announcements
2017 Kaleidoscope Award
Congratulations to Dr. Grant Drawve who was announced as this year's winner during the American Society of Criminology conference in Philadelphia. See the official announcement, here (PDF)
Congratulations to Dr. Grant Drawve who was announced as this year's winner during the American Society of Criminology conference in Philadelphia. See the official announcement, here (PDF)
2017 RTM Exemplar Award
We are pleased to announce this year's winners. See the official announcement, here (PDF)
We are pleased to announce this year's winners. See the official announcement, here (PDF)
News and Press
The Formation of Batman, Inc.
April 24, 2018 | Can the study of criminal justice and RTM help Batman fight crime more efficiently around the world? ...on this episode of The School of Batman | LISTEN
April 24, 2018 | Can the study of criminal justice and RTM help Batman fight crime more efficiently around the world? ...on this episode of The School of Batman | LISTEN
Atlantic City Story: A new way to combat crime (PODCAST)
Atlantic City's violent crime decreases with risk-based policing initiative (PRINT)
April 8, 2018 | Press of Atlantic City | LISTEN to Podcast | READ Sunday Edition
April 29, 2018 | Press of Atlantic City | READ the OP-Ed
Atlantic City's violent crime decreases with risk-based policing initiative (PRINT)
April 8, 2018 | Press of Atlantic City | LISTEN to Podcast | READ Sunday Edition
April 29, 2018 | Press of Atlantic City | READ the OP-Ed
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Predictive Policing One Reason Given for Atlantic City's Violent Crime Drop Last Year
March 30, 2018 | Breaking AC | Link
March 30, 2018 | Breaking AC | Link
Live webcast by Dr. Caplan presented "Risk Terrain Modeling: Geospatial Risk Assessment for Public Health and Safety"
March 27, 2018 | Slides (PDF)
March 27, 2018 | Slides (PDF)
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On Analytics and Lasagna
February 2018 | "Think of Risk Terrain Modeling as a giant crime lasagna...." A blog post by Kris Andreychuck | Link
February 2018 | "Think of Risk Terrain Modeling as a giant crime lasagna...." A blog post by Kris Andreychuck | Link
Cartographie criminelle : surveiller et prédire
January 2018 | Le Monde (French) discusses RTM in its reporting about how police use geographic tools to identify places where crimes are likely to occur | Link
January 2018 | Le Monde (French) discusses RTM in its reporting about how police use geographic tools to identify places where crimes are likely to occur | Link
RTM Predictive Analytics for Surgical Outcome Stratification in Epilepsy
December 2017 | Preliminary results from the groundbreaking RCPS collaboration with Yale Medical School | Link
December 2017 | Preliminary results from the groundbreaking RCPS collaboration with Yale Medical School | Link
GMU Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy adds results from the NIJ RTM experiments to The Matrix: Research on Micro Places
November 2017 | Link (see Kennedy et al.)
November 2017 | Link (see Kennedy et al.)
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Alex Presents in Spanish to 100s of Attendees at "II Seminario Internacional. Políticas Policiales Basadas en la Evidencia..." in Mexico
November 2017 | Beginning at 6:49:45, Alex presents all about RTM. At approx. 7:21:00 Alex demonstrates how RTM can be run on a mobile phone, with maps opening in Google Earth. Very cool! | Watch on Youtube |
Attorney General and City of Richmond Partner for New Violence Reduction Initiative
October 2017| The partnership will focus its efforts on areas that have been identified through "risk terrain modeling" | Press Release
October 2017| The partnership will focus its efforts on areas that have been identified through "risk terrain modeling" | Press Release
RTM, Rutgers University and Atlantic City get a 'Shout Out' on Voice of America
October 2017 | "One of the more interesting examples comes out of Risk Terrain Modeling in Atlantic City" | Listen to the Podcast (at approx. 17:20min)
October 2017 | "One of the more interesting examples comes out of Risk Terrain Modeling in Atlantic City" | Listen to the Podcast (at approx. 17:20min)
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NEW BOOK: The Rise of Big Data Policing
2017 | RTM is highlighted in Andrew Ferguson's new book by NYU Press | View in Google Books |
Ordinance Reduces Violent Crime Near Late-Night Bars Making Owners Part of Solution
October 2017 | "The good news is that the risk dramatically dropped..." | Iowa State University News Service
October 2017 | "The good news is that the risk dramatically dropped..." | Iowa State University News Service
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Atlantic City's Bold Experiment Take Racial Bias Out of Predictive Policing
August 2017 “The first six months of this year, our violent crime is down about 20 percent compared to the same time last year. But at the same time our arrests are also down 17 percent,” he said. “We were able to reduce crime without contributing to mass incarceration.” Philadelphia Inquirer Article |
Texas Doctor Seeks to Stop Child Abuse Before it Can Happen
August 2017 | Based on RTM that "...has helped police departments across the country identify areas to target and what strategies to use to reduce certain crimes" | Associated Press | New York Times | Washington Post
August 2017 | Based on RTM that "...has helped police departments across the country identify areas to target and what strategies to use to reduce certain crimes" | Associated Press | New York Times | Washington Post
The science of WHERE meets the analysis of WHY w/ Risk Terrain Modeling
July 2017 | Drs. Kennedy and Caplan presented to a large crowd at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, CA | Paper #: 213, "Actionable spatial intel with next-gen Risk Terrain Modeling & ArcGIS"
July 2017 | Drs. Kennedy and Caplan presented to a large crowd at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, CA | Paper #: 213, "Actionable spatial intel with next-gen Risk Terrain Modeling & ArcGIS"
US Police Use Data to Focus on Places, Not People, and Cut Crime by Up to 40%
July 2017 | by APolitical | Link to Article
July 2017 | by APolitical | Link to Article
Community Violence as a Population Health Issue
2017 | The National Academy of Sciences presents RTM as a tool for public health (pg. 64) | Link to Report
2017 | The National Academy of Sciences presents RTM as a tool for public health (pg. 64) | Link to Report
Numbers Show Predictive Policing Working in Atlantic City, Professor Says
June 2017 | Breaking AC | Link
June 2017 | Breaking AC | Link
A Blueprint for Interagency and Cross Jurisdictional Data Sharing
June 2017 | The Urban Institute recommends RTM as an analytic approach to integrated data exploration | Link to Report
June 2017 | The Urban Institute recommends RTM as an analytic approach to integrated data exploration | Link to Report
National Geographic's 'Breakthrough' Features Atlantic City PD Using RTM for Risk-Based Policing
May 2017 | Learn More or Watch the Episode
May 2017 | Learn More or Watch the Episode
New Crime Predictor Helps Police In Atlantic City
March 2017 | “Within two weeks, we see a lot of improvement.”| Epoch Times Article
March 2017 | “Within two weeks, we see a lot of improvement.”| Epoch Times Article
New Research in Tarrant County Targets Abuse
March 2017 | Researchers use a tool that can predict child abuse before it occurs | Watch the TV News segment
March 2017 | Researchers use a tool that can predict child abuse before it occurs | Watch the TV News segment
3 Winners Selected for the 2017 RTM Exemplar Award
March 2017 | Three case studies were selected as this year's outstanding examples of practical applications of Risk Terrain Modeling | Press Release
March 2017 | Three case studies were selected as this year's outstanding examples of practical applications of Risk Terrain Modeling | Press Release
Texas Legislature Considers Mandating RTM be used to Help Prevent Child Abuse
March 2017 | SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 265, Family Code, is amended by adding Sections 265.0041, 265.0043, and 265.0044 | Read Bill Text | See also The Chronicle of Social Change
March 2017 | SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 265, Family Code, is amended by adding Sections 265.0041, 265.0043, and 265.0044 | Read Bill Text | See also The Chronicle of Social Change
Predicting where kids will be abused -- with 98% accuracy
January 2017 | Texas researchers use RTM to keep kids safe | The Houston Chronicle | The Star Telegram (Editorial)
January 2017 | Texas researchers use RTM to keep kids safe | The Houston Chronicle | The Star Telegram (Editorial)
Atlantic City Mayor's "State of the City"
January 2017 | Mayor mentions PD's use of RTM in speech to New Jersey League of Municipalities 101st Annual Conference | (Start at 32:32mins) YouTube Video
January 2017 | Mayor mentions PD's use of RTM in speech to New Jersey League of Municipalities 101st Annual Conference | (Start at 32:32mins) YouTube Video
Shelter Saver: An Eviction Prediction App
December 2016 | Developed by students at UPenn, this app uses RTM to predict areas vulnerable to eviction and helps residents | YouTube Video
December 2016 | Developed by students at UPenn, this app uses RTM to predict areas vulnerable to eviction and helps residents | YouTube Video
Rutgers Licenses RTM Software to SUNY Cortland
November 2016 | The software, which is being used by law enforcement agencies around the world, is being used as a teaching tool for criminal justice students | Press Release
November 2016 | The software, which is being used by law enforcement agencies around the world, is being used as a teaching tool for criminal justice students | Press Release
How Doctors are Using Data to Predict Child Abuse
November 2016 | Risk Terrain Modeling looks at the environment. What we have done with RTM is we look to see what's surrounding children that are ... | KERA News
November 2016 | Risk Terrain Modeling looks at the environment. What we have done with RTM is we look to see what's surrounding children that are ... | KERA News
Kaleidoscope Award
November 2016 | RCPS presented its inaugural annual "Kaleidoscope Award" for "innovative applications of risk terrain modeling that advance research and practice for the public good" to Marco Dugato. Marco was selected following nominations and voting by RCPS associates, and was presented with the award during a ceremony at ASC.
November 2016 | RCPS presented its inaugural annual "Kaleidoscope Award" for "innovative applications of risk terrain modeling that advance research and practice for the public good" to Marco Dugato. Marco was selected following nominations and voting by RCPS associates, and was presented with the award during a ceremony at ASC.
XSEDE Announces Advanced Computing for Social Change Program
November 2016 | "This challenge is intended to be the first of many that focus on the impact that science and technology can have in understanding and providing a data centric view of issues we all face with respect to positive social change..." | Announcement
November 2016 | "This challenge is intended to be the first of many that focus on the impact that science and technology can have in understanding and providing a data centric view of issues we all face with respect to positive social change..." | Announcement
Understanding the Landscape of Risk for Suicide
October 2016 | Special event; hosted by the Criminology, Justice and Victimization Research Center at the School of Public Affairs at Univ. of Colorado | Announcement
October 2016 | Special event; hosted by the Criminology, Justice and Victimization Research Center at the School of Public Affairs at Univ. of Colorado | Announcement
Filling Terrorism Gaps: VEOs, Evaluating Databases, and Applying Risk Terrain Modeling to Terrorism
August 2016 | This report to the US Department of Energy addresses (1) the lack of literature differentiating terrorism and violent extremist organizations (VEOs), (2) terrorism incident databases, and (3) the applicability of Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to terrorism. | Report
August 2016 | This report to the US Department of Energy addresses (1) the lack of literature differentiating terrorism and violent extremist organizations (VEOs), (2) terrorism incident databases, and (3) the applicability of Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to terrorism. | Report
The journal Urban Studies blogs about its recently published RTM article
August 2016 | Place-Based Correlates of Motor Vehicle Theft and Recovery: Measuring Spatial Influence Across Neighborhood Context | View Blog Post
August 2016 | Place-Based Correlates of Motor Vehicle Theft and Recovery: Measuring Spatial Influence Across Neighborhood Context | View Blog Post
The Physical Landscape Affects Drug Dealing (of many types)
July 2016 | View Blog Post
July 2016 | View Blog Post
TCU Center for Urban Studies and Cook Children's pediatric hospital partner, use RTM for child abuse prevention
June 2016 | View News Story
June 2016 | View News Story
Crime Hot Spots and Risk Terrain Modeling
June 2016 | Explains how the difference between approaches is stark, with RTM enabling "peaceful outcomes that are built to last" | View Publication
June 2016 | Explains how the difference between approaches is stark, with RTM enabling "peaceful outcomes that are built to last" | View Publication
Homicidio y venta de drogas ilícitas: una peligrosa dupla en Bogotá
June 2016 | Interesting use of RTM by FIP (the Ideas for Peace Foundation) to diagnose "precursor" crimes that correlate with homicide locations | View Publication
June 2016 | Interesting use of RTM by FIP (the Ideas for Peace Foundation) to diagnose "precursor" crimes that correlate with homicide locations | View Publication
RCPS Training Coordinator, Alejandro Gimenez-Santana, teaches 3-day RTM workshop (in Spanish) to international group of practitioners in Montevideo, Uruguay | June 2016
How Data Helps Law Enforcement Turn Criminal 'Playgrounds' Into Safe Spaces
June 2016 | Spatial analysis makes smart urban planning into passive bullet-free policing | View Article
June 2016 | Spatial analysis makes smart urban planning into passive bullet-free policing | View Article
Rutgers = Free and Accessible Resources | June 2016 | View eNewsletter
M.A. Thesis in Applied Intelligence Uses RTM to Identify Risky Locations for Active Shooter Events
May 2016 | By John W. Hecht | View Thesis PDF
May 2016 | By John W. Hecht | View Thesis PDF
Rutgers Research Informs Evidence-Based Practice | May 2016 | View eNewsletter
Dr. Grant Drawve presents at the Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (CATI) Conference | April 2016
Big Data: A Report on Algorithmic Systems, Opportunity, and Civil Rights
March 2016 | From the Executive Office of the President, The White House. Highlights RTM | Read the report
March 2016 | From the Executive Office of the President, The White House. Highlights RTM | Read the report
County of Riverside California: Criminal Justice System Review
March 2016 | The Riverside Sheriff's Office utilizes RTM to analyze non-traditional data sets and measure geographic impacts on crime patterns to offer an evidence-based view of crime throughout the jurisdiction | Read the report (see pg. 44)
March 2016 | The Riverside Sheriff's Office utilizes RTM to analyze non-traditional data sets and measure geographic impacts on crime patterns to offer an evidence-based view of crime throughout the jurisdiction | Read the report (see pg. 44)
Swarm Intelligence and the Spatial Dynamics of Crime Emergence
May 2016 | Criminologists and biologists team-up to predict crime! | Read the news article
May 2016 | Criminologists and biologists team-up to predict crime! | Read the news article
RTM, Predicting Child Abuse highlighted on Marketplace
April 2016 | Dyann Daley, who runs Cook Children's Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment, and her team are using Risk Terrain Modeling to forecast likely locations of child abuse in Fort Worth. "Amazingly, we were able to capture 98 percent of the cases that occurred in the future," Daley said. Their intention is to use this predictive modeling to target resources, not people. "Knowing where the risk clusters are provides an opportunity to align prevention services in the areas that need it most." | Listen to the Marketplace radio broadcast | A similar story aired on Newsworks The Pulse
April 2016 | Dyann Daley, who runs Cook Children's Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment, and her team are using Risk Terrain Modeling to forecast likely locations of child abuse in Fort Worth. "Amazingly, we were able to capture 98 percent of the cases that occurred in the future," Daley said. Their intention is to use this predictive modeling to target resources, not people. "Knowing where the risk clusters are provides an opportunity to align prevention services in the areas that need it most." | Listen to the Marketplace radio broadcast | A similar story aired on Newsworks The Pulse
RTM works to reduce crime, study proves.
April 2016 | Results from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) multi-city experiment were published online | Read the press release here
April 2016 | Results from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) multi-city experiment were published online | Read the press release here
Medical professionals using RTM to target resources, not people, in Fort Worth
March 2016 | "...knowing where the risk clusters are provides an opportunity to align prevention services in the areas that need it most." Listen/Read more here
March 2016 | "...knowing where the risk clusters are provides an opportunity to align prevention services in the areas that need it most." Listen/Read more here
Caplan presents RTM and Risk-Based Policing to crowd at TEDxStocktonUniversity | March 2016
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18 renowned criminologists publish new book, highlight valuable contribution of RTM to place matters.
by Weisburd, Eck, Braga, Telep, Cave, Bowers, Bruinsma, Gill, Groff, Hibdon, Hinkle, Johnson, Lawton, Lum, Ratcliffe, Rengert, Taniguchi, Yang | view on Google Books
by Weisburd, Eck, Braga, Telep, Cave, Bowers, Bruinsma, Gill, Groff, Hibdon, Hinkle, Johnson, Lawton, Lum, Ratcliffe, Rengert, Taniguchi, Yang | view on Google Books
La Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP) [The Ideas for Peace Foundation] Studied Microtrafficking of Drugs in 5 Colombian Cities, w/ RTM
Direct links to each individual (PDF) report is available from the Colombian Ministry of Justice: Bogota, Pasto, Medellin, Cali and Barranquilla
Direct links to each individual (PDF) report is available from the Colombian Ministry of Justice: Bogota, Pasto, Medellin, Cali and Barranquilla
Successful RTM Project to Forecast Robberies in Portland is Highlighted in the Oregon Knowledge Bank.
"...the risk terrain model captured all but three (or less than 1%) of the 2011 street robberies while using past street robberies alone missed 110 (or 30%) of the 2011 incidents." | Read the full details
"...the risk terrain model captured all but three (or less than 1%) of the 2011 street robberies while using past street robberies alone missed 110 (or 30%) of the 2011 incidents." | Read the full details
LEADS scholar explains how Fayetteville, NC PD uses evidence-based research (and RTM) to reduce crime and help the public.
"The bottom line: Research-backed operations can be effective, inexpensive and sustainable." February 2016 | Read the full article in NIJ Journal No. 276
"The bottom line: Research-backed operations can be effective, inexpensive and sustainable." February 2016 | Read the full article in NIJ Journal No. 276
RCPS Training Coordinator, Alejandro Gimenez-Santana, (w/ Kennedy and Caplan) showcase RTM projects with partners at The World Bank's Innovations in Big Data Analytics symposium
Washington, D.C. | February 2016
Washington, D.C. | February 2016
Les Kennedy and Joel Caplan present workshops on RTM at the Smart Suite Research Practitioner Fellows Academy
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, D.C. | February 2016
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, D.C. | February 2016
RTM Helps Identify High-Risk Areas for Trafficking on the US-Canadian Border
January 2016 | View the article
January 2016 | View the article
RTM is Recommended by the Texas State Commission
Innovative staffing models and caseload approaches are suggested to address high risk places for child maltreatment (abuse) View the report (see p28)
Innovative staffing models and caseload approaches are suggested to address high risk places for child maltreatment (abuse) View the report (see p28)
RTM Info Sheet for Forecasting Child Maltreatment
From the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Click here to view
From the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Click here to view
New CJ Textbook discusses RTM
The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice. By Ronet D. Bachman & Russes K. Schutt. Click here to see Chapter 10's Case Study on RTM
The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice. By Ronet D. Bachman & Russes K. Schutt. Click here to see Chapter 10's Case Study on RTM
RCPS's Post ASC Highlights
Spatial risk analysis wow'd the crowds at ASC2015 in Washington, DC. Click here to read the newsletter
Spatial risk analysis wow'd the crowds at ASC2015 in Washington, DC. Click here to read the newsletter
RTM inspired spatial analysis of open data for community policing in Czech Republic
EuroCarto.org publication, 2015. Read the article here
EuroCarto.org publication, 2015. Read the article here
RTM Makes the News in Texas
November 23, 2015. Cook Children's Healthcare System in Fort Worth finds the "dark figure" of child abuse, with RTM. Read the article here
November 23, 2015. Cook Children's Healthcare System in Fort Worth finds the "dark figure" of child abuse, with RTM. Read the article here
RCPS 2015 News and Highlights
Learn about all of the innovative and exciting projects that RCPS has been working on this year. Click here to read the newsletter
Learn about all of the innovative and exciting projects that RCPS has been working on this year. Click here to read the newsletter
RTM Makes the News in Atlantic City
October 21, 2015. New Tech Lets Atlantic City Map out Crimes to Track Trends. Read the article here
October 21, 2015. New Tech Lets Atlantic City Map out Crimes to Track Trends. Read the article here
RTM Makes the News for its Partnership with Atlantic City
October 15, 2015. Places, Not People, Are the Focus of this New Crime-Fighting Data Analysis Tool. Read the article here
October 15, 2015. Places, Not People, Are the Focus of this New Crime-Fighting Data Analysis Tool. Read the article here
RCPS Starts a New Partnership with the Atlantic City Police Department and Prosecutor's Office
October 13, 2015. Rutgers Center on Public Security is working with the Atlantic City Prosecutor's Office and Police Department to apply RTM to public safety efforts. Read the press release here and the Rutgers announcement here
October 13, 2015. Rutgers Center on Public Security is working with the Atlantic City Prosecutor's Office and Police Department to apply RTM to public safety efforts. Read the press release here and the Rutgers announcement here
RTM Makes the News in Bogotá
August 14, 2015. Inequality in Bogota, A Key Factor in Predicting the Crime. Read the whole article here (Spanish; it is recommended to open the article in Google Chrome and use the 'translate' button)
July 30, 2015. Latin American Cities Studied How to Predict Crime. A new method allows us to anticipate what types of crimes may occur near schools, hospitals, and supermarkets. Read the whole article here (English); Read the whole article here (Spanish; it is recommended to open the article in Google Chrome and use the 'translate' button)
July 30, 2015. An interview on Latin American television discussing the findings in Bogotá with special reference to how RTM methods were applied to crime and infrastructure. Watch the interview here
August 14, 2015. Inequality in Bogota, A Key Factor in Predicting the Crime. Read the whole article here (Spanish; it is recommended to open the article in Google Chrome and use the 'translate' button)
July 30, 2015. Latin American Cities Studied How to Predict Crime. A new method allows us to anticipate what types of crimes may occur near schools, hospitals, and supermarkets. Read the whole article here (English); Read the whole article here (Spanish; it is recommended to open the article in Google Chrome and use the 'translate' button)
July 30, 2015. An interview on Latin American television discussing the findings in Bogotá with special reference to how RTM methods were applied to crime and infrastructure. Watch the interview here
Transcrime Presents RTM Report for Italian Ministry of the Interior to Chief of Italian Police
April 2015. "This research presents a predictive model for burglaries,... tested in the cities of Milan, Rome and Bari...." Relevance both for Europe and for Italy is explained. Read the whole report here [written in Italian] Read an English summary of the report, written by the authors [written in English]
April 2015. "This research presents a predictive model for burglaries,... tested in the cities of Milan, Rome and Bari...." Relevance both for Europe and for Italy is explained. Read the whole report here [written in Italian] Read an English summary of the report, written by the authors [written in English]
RTM Wins 2015 Initiative for Multidisciplinary Research Teams Awards
May 21, 2015. Forecasting Crime Emergence and Persistence. Read the whole article here
May 21, 2015. Forecasting Crime Emergence and Persistence. Read the whole article here
RTM Makes the News in Huntington Beach
March 4, 2015. HBPD Analyst Helps Patrol Office Target Crime. Huntington Beach is utilizing RTM's predictive analysis to utilize resources in a more effective manner. Read the whole article here
March 4, 2015. HBPD Analyst Helps Patrol Office Target Crime. Huntington Beach is utilizing RTM's predictive analysis to utilize resources in a more effective manner. Read the whole article here
RTM Makes the News in Alberta
January 10, 2015. City Harnesses Big Data to Study Crime. This article describes, not only a risk-based approach to using RTM, but also a strategy for risk reduction. Read the whole article here
January 10, 2015. City Harnesses Big Data to Study Crime. This article describes, not only a risk-based approach to using RTM, but also a strategy for risk reduction. Read the whole article here
RTM is California POST certified
2015. Course Offering | Link
2015. Course Offering | Link
RTM Makes the News in Forbes
October 15, 2014. Big Data for Social Good: 5 Ways to a Higher Purpose. Read the whole article here
October 15, 2014. Big Data for Social Good: 5 Ways to a Higher Purpose. Read the whole article here
RTM is Being Utilized by the Irish Coast Guard
RTM is being utilized by the Irish Coast Guard to locate areas of risk for maritime pollution. Read the whole article here
RTM is being utilized by the Irish Coast Guard to locate areas of risk for maritime pollution. Read the whole article here
RTM Makes the News in Spain
September 7, 2014. RTM is one of the major tools, amongst three other approaches, to forecast crime as demonstrated and published in an article from Spain. Additionally, RTM has increased patrol productivity (efficiency) without increasing the number of detentions or random searches. Read the whole article here
September 7, 2014. RTM is one of the major tools, amongst three other approaches, to forecast crime as demonstrated and published in an article from Spain. Additionally, RTM has increased patrol productivity (efficiency) without increasing the number of detentions or random searches. Read the whole article here
Understanding Domestic Violence Using Risk Terrain Modeling: Does Place Matter?
September 2014 | By Kim Lersch | Read the whole article here
September 2014 | By Kim Lersch | Read the whole article here
RTM Makes the News in Paris
May 28, 2014. RTM's predictive policing ability has been analyzed and published in Paris, France. Read the whole article here
May 28, 2014. RTM's predictive policing ability has been analyzed and published in Paris, France. Read the whole article here
Brian Lehrer TV
April 9, 2014 | Brian Lehrer, the Peabody Award-winning host of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show talks with Caplan about predictive policing | View the Episode
April 9, 2014 | Brian Lehrer, the Peabody Award-winning host of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show talks with Caplan about predictive policing | View the Episode
RTM at The White House
2014 White House Safety Datapalooza in Washington, D.C.: View Webcast (at time 03:01:25)
2014 White House Safety Datapalooza in Washington, D.C.: View Webcast (at time 03:01:25)
Fayetteville, NC Police Department Incorporates RTM into Wellness Plan
2013. See page 19, under "Intelligence Led Policing". Read the whole article here
2013. See page 19, under "Intelligence Led Policing". Read the whole article here
RTM in New Haven, CT
Fall 2013. Targeting Hot Spots using Problem Solving Foot Patrols. Read the whole article here
Fall 2013. Targeting Hot Spots using Problem Solving Foot Patrols. Read the whole article here
Crossing the Red Line: Defense Intelligence, WMD and RTM in Syria
2013. Naval Postgraduate School | CORE | Special Operations Center
2013. Naval Postgraduate School | CORE | Special Operations Center
Maryland's Highway Safety Performance Plan uses RTM to determine optimal locations for placement of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols
2012. See page 68: Read the report here
2012. See page 68: Read the report here
Events & Presentations
RTM Presentations (2015)
November 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Joel Caplan will be chairing presentation panels regarding spatial risk assessment at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting (Washington, DC). Within these panels, Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting "Risk-Based Police Deployment Strategies in 5 Cities. Additionally, Henri Buccine-Schraeder will be presenting "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders." Lastly, Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "Unique Risks for Unique Markets: Assessing Environmental Risk Factors for Various Illegal Drug Markets."
November 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy presents "Crime Prediction Using Risk Terrain Modeling: Thinking Spatially About Crime and Behavior Settings" at the 5th International Conference on Crime Observation and Criminal Analysis in Mexico City, Mexico. This event is organized by the Ministry of the Interior in Mexico, in collaboration with USAID; the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement; the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime; the Center of Excellence for Statistical Information on Governance, Public Safety, Victimization and Justice UNODC-INEGI; the National Institute of Higher Studies of Security and Justice of France; the National Observatory of Crime and Criminal Answers of France; and the National Observatory for Crime in Transport of France.
October 2015. Henri Buccine-Schraeder, Jeremy Barnum, Dr. Joel Caplan, and Dr. Leslie Kennedy present at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (Chicago, IL) with a presentation entitled "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders."
September 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Eric Piza will be presenting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Annual Training Conference (Denver, CO) with a presentation entitled "Risk Terrain Modeling in Action." Dr. Eric Piza will also be presenting "Conducting Evaluations of Police Interventions: The Important (and Underutilized) Role of Crime Analysts. Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "Unique Risks for Unique Markets: Assessing Environmental Risk Factors for Various Illegal Drug Markets" on a panel with Henri Buccine-Schraeder who will be presenting "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders."
November 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Joel Caplan will be chairing presentation panels regarding spatial risk assessment at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting (Washington, DC). Within these panels, Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting "Risk-Based Police Deployment Strategies in 5 Cities. Additionally, Henri Buccine-Schraeder will be presenting "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders." Lastly, Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "Unique Risks for Unique Markets: Assessing Environmental Risk Factors for Various Illegal Drug Markets."
November 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy presents "Crime Prediction Using Risk Terrain Modeling: Thinking Spatially About Crime and Behavior Settings" at the 5th International Conference on Crime Observation and Criminal Analysis in Mexico City, Mexico. This event is organized by the Ministry of the Interior in Mexico, in collaboration with USAID; the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement; the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime; the Center of Excellence for Statistical Information on Governance, Public Safety, Victimization and Justice UNODC-INEGI; the National Institute of Higher Studies of Security and Justice of France; the National Observatory of Crime and Criminal Answers of France; and the National Observatory for Crime in Transport of France.
October 2015. Henri Buccine-Schraeder, Jeremy Barnum, Dr. Joel Caplan, and Dr. Leslie Kennedy present at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (Chicago, IL) with a presentation entitled "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders."
September 2015. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Eric Piza will be presenting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Annual Training Conference (Denver, CO) with a presentation entitled "Risk Terrain Modeling in Action." Dr. Eric Piza will also be presenting "Conducting Evaluations of Police Interventions: The Important (and Underutilized) Role of Crime Analysts. Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "Unique Risks for Unique Markets: Assessing Environmental Risk Factors for Various Illegal Drug Markets" on a panel with Henri Buccine-Schraeder who will be presenting "Using Spatial Risk Assessment to Understand the Environmental Risk Factors for Residence Location among Registered Sex Offenders."
RTM Presentations (2014)
November 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Joel Caplan will be chairing presentation panels regarding spatial risk assessment at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA). Within these panels, Dr. Eric Piza will be presenting "The Differing Effect of Police Enforcement Actions Across Spatial Contexts." Additionally, Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "What Works Where? Evaluating the Utility of Targeted Risk-Based Patrol Strategies in Fayetteville, NC."
October 2014. Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting at the NY Geospatial Summit. Read more about this here
October 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting at the School of Geography, University of Leeds in England. Read more about this here
September 2014. Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Annual Training Conference (Seattle, WA) with a presentation entitled "Intel for Officer Safety: Spatial and Situational Risks of Battery/Assault to Police Officers." Jeremy Barnum will also be presenting "Testing the Cross-Jurisdictional Spatial Influence of Generators and Attractors of Crime in the Urban Environment" at this same conference.
September 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting "Applying Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to Crime Analysis and Intervention" at the European Society of Criminology in Prague.
September 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting at the Polish Institute of Criminology. Zarząd Polskiego Towarzystwa Kryminologicznego im. prof. Stanisława Batawii oraz Zakład Kryminologii Instytutu Nauk Prawnych Polskiej Akademii Nauk mają przyjemność serdecznie zaprosić w dniu 18 września 2014 r. o godzinie 11.00na zebranie naukowe, podczas którego referat pt. „Applying Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to Crime Analysis and Intervention” wygłosi prof. Leslie W. Kennedy
November 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy and Dr. Joel Caplan will be chairing presentation panels regarding spatial risk assessment at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA). Within these panels, Dr. Eric Piza will be presenting "The Differing Effect of Police Enforcement Actions Across Spatial Contexts." Additionally, Jeremy Barnum will be presenting "What Works Where? Evaluating the Utility of Targeted Risk-Based Patrol Strategies in Fayetteville, NC."
October 2014. Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting at the NY Geospatial Summit. Read more about this here
October 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting at the School of Geography, University of Leeds in England. Read more about this here
September 2014. Dr. Joel Caplan will be presenting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Annual Training Conference (Seattle, WA) with a presentation entitled "Intel for Officer Safety: Spatial and Situational Risks of Battery/Assault to Police Officers." Jeremy Barnum will also be presenting "Testing the Cross-Jurisdictional Spatial Influence of Generators and Attractors of Crime in the Urban Environment" at this same conference.
September 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting "Applying Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to Crime Analysis and Intervention" at the European Society of Criminology in Prague.
September 2014. Dr. Leslie Kennedy will be presenting at the Polish Institute of Criminology. Zarząd Polskiego Towarzystwa Kryminologicznego im. prof. Stanisława Batawii oraz Zakład Kryminologii Instytutu Nauk Prawnych Polskiej Akademii Nauk mają przyjemność serdecznie zaprosić w dniu 18 września 2014 r. o godzinie 11.00na zebranie naukowe, podczas którego referat pt. „Applying Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) to Crime Analysis and Intervention” wygłosi prof. Leslie W. Kennedy