http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/neat-crime-website-by-winnipeg-police-tp856p857.html
I mentioned it last week. And Winnipeg is in Manitoba, not
> I'm surprised that no one has mentioned this project.
>
http://www.winnipeg.ca/crimestat/>
> Kinda neat.
>
> I added it to the wiki -
>
http://www.civicaccess.ca/wiki/Saskatchewan/Winnipeg>
> And great text. "Accountability" and "Transparency" over and over
> again.
>
> Too bad the archives are "coming soon". :-(
>
> "The philosophy is built on four principles:
>
> 1. The gathering and dissemination of accurate and timely
> information
> 2. Rapid deployment of resources
> 3. Effective tactics
> 4. Relentless follow-up and assessment
>
> CrimeStat is similar in many ways to the CompStat model of crime
> reduction which has been highly effective in cities throughout the
> United States, including Minneapolis, Washington and New York, and at
> least one city in Canada (Vancouver). While each jurisdiction's
> version of CompStat-type crime management may differ slightly, all are
> based on the four principles listed above.
>
> The first principle of the CrimeStat philosophy promotes
> accountability and transparency. The statistics updated weekly on this
> Website reflect our commitment to providing up-to-date information,
> and acting on crime trends identified in the analysis of that
> information.
>
> The statistics are a summary of information gathered directly from the
> Winnipeg Police Service Records Management System (RMS) by our Crime
> Analysis Unit. Please see the sections under the banner "About
> CrimeStat" for important information on interpreting and using the
> data.
>
> The Crime Analysis Unit's other role is to provide detailed
> information and analysis which is used in weekly Uniform Patrol
> Division Commander meetings. Commanders discuss crime occurrences at
> these meetings, and working together, develop strategies for rapid
> response plans and effective tactics to bring about permanent change.
>
> CrimeStat also provides accountability, in two ways. Firstly, the
> provision of statistics on crime reflects openness and accountability,
> by showing where crime is occurring in our City. Secondly, Commanders'
> meetings will be the forum where emerging crime trends are discussed
> and Commanders work collectively to develop strategies that their
> members will use in making plans for quick deployment and effective
> tactics to solve those crime problems. Reduction of crime is the goal,
> and citizens will be able to monitor changes in crime trends over
> time.
>
> But CrimeStat doesn't end there. Ongoing assessment and follow-up in
> subsequent, bi-weekly meetings with the Executive Management Team will
> review updated data and gauge whether actions have had the desired
> outcomes of reducing and preventing crime. If more action is needed on
> a particular problem, adjustments are recommended and additional
> resources may be called in from other areas to assist in solving the
> problem, and not just shifting it to another area.
>
> In addition, CrimeStat is a link to crime prevention resources. The
> Winnipeg Police Service provides a wealth of information about crime
> prevention programs through its Website. By being well informed on
> crime prevention initiatives that citizens can put in place
> themselves, we can all play important roles in crime prevention and
> reduction."
>
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