http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/neat-crime-website-by-winnipeg-police-tp856p858.html
I think that's worth two strikes. ;-)
Sorry for list pollution. <sigh>
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> shawn
>
>
> On 5-Feb-07, at 4:29 PM, Michael Lenczner wrote:
>
> > 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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