Public Safety and Justice
Can a different forecasting model help better allocate resources for court-involved youth?
How do street upgrades impact residents and businesses?
How might we reduce speeds on city trails?
Can predictive models find homes and businesses at risk of fires?
How might we improve safety tech retention?
Can traffic fine reductions improve equity and maintain safety?
Can knowledge of historical and cultural context have an impact on policing?
Can targeting messages to high-risk drivers prevent crashes?
Do body-worn cameras influence police-community interactions?
Can nurses at the 911 call center improve care?
How might we reimagine police stops?
Which reminders reduce failure to appear in court?
Can postcards increase police applications and hires?
Can a redesigned website improve MPD recruitment?
Does better data from gun crimes have an impact on criminal justice outcomes?
How can we use data to make DC’s criminal laws more fair?
How can looking back on a youth diversion program inform its future?
Can encouragement to settle debt improve employment and recidivism?
Can cognitive behavioral therapy improve mental health for residents impacted by poverty, crime, and violence?
What does crime look like in DC?