Combatting Crime

Defending Against Criminals

Crime manifests in many forms, ranging from petty offenses to organized crime. Specialists in law enforcement, justice, and security companies often find themselves engaged in an unequal battle, as they represent a minority in the face of widespread criminal activity. The fight against insecurity has evolved into a need for defense, repulsion, and control of criminal attacks. Minor offenses such as theft, burglary, assault, and fights can lead to severe consequences, which we categorize as high-impact crime.

We can combat high-impact crime in two primary ways:

Enhancing Property Defense: Strengthening security measures to better protect homes and businesses;
Eliminating the Benefits of Crime: Reducing the incentives for criminal behavior, making crime less appealing.

Defend Against High Impact Crime

Even seemingly minor crimes can lead to significant annoyances and long-term frustrations. It is crucial to address high-impact crime proactively, as we cannot rely solely on police forces, which are often stretched thin.

To protect yourself and your property, consider the following strategies:

Awareness: Understand what criminals might find appealing or valuable;
Defense:
- Secure your premises by closing doors and windows;
- Avoid high-risk areas known for criminal activity;
- Create physical barriers to deter intruders.
Alarm Systems:
- Install and utilize sensors to detect unusual activity;
- Ensure you have a rapid and effective response plan for any triggered alarms.

Chance of catching thieves in the Swiss cheese model

Smarter Security with AI

In the fight against crime, the well-known military tactic known as the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) can be effectively applied. The key to winning the battle lies in executing your OODA loop faster than your opponent's. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance the speed of this process, particularly during the Orient and Decide phases. For AI to be effectively implemented in security operations, it is essential that data engineers and algorithm developers collaborate closely with security personnel and surveillance operators. By sharing practical experiences and security insights, we can create a smarter and more efficient security framework.
See image below: Smarter security with AI

Reducing the Awards of Crime

Criminals are motivated by the potential gains from their actions. By ensuring that there are no advantages to be gained, we can diminish their interest in committing crimes against your property. Criminals weigh the pros and cons of their actions, and it's vital to make them understand that the consequences outweigh any potential rewards.

Right Realism in Tackling Crime:

Reducing the Underclass: Cut benefits to decrease dependenc;
Reducing Opportunities for Crime: Implement target hardening and situational crime prevention strategies;
Reducing the Rewards of Crime: Enforce harsher punishments for offenders;
Zero Tolerance: Address minor crimes with increased severity.

Knowledge Sharing

Visit the website SafeCity, where you can find all kind of solutions;
Support students creating a knowledgebase to detect anomalies: anomalies.eu;
Article by Jan Otten 2012: Police abolish or else commissioning;
Click here for my article: Safety not measure up to unsafety;
Co-developed by me DITSS innovation working model to put a good idea into a viable solution;
Click here for my article about efficient emergency room;
See the drawing that I used during a lecture on Gouda Cheese model and High Impact Crime;
I developed an operational excellence model to deploy technological innovations utilizing social innovation in the fight against crime.

Innovation Challenges

High impact crime affects everyone, and there is a wealth of knowledge and skills available to combat it effectively. To harness these resources, I have developed a successful methodology that integrates expertise to tackle security issues. The website of The Safety & Security Atelier showcases the innovative solutions derived from this methodology. To facilitate new projects, I act as a broker, connecting stakeholders with Triple Helix partners-industry, academia, and government-to drive collaboration and advancements in security solutions.