Understanding Crime Data - Nadim Curi - Security Download - Episode # 005

03/17/23 • 48 min

Today’s guest is an MIT Innovator Under 35 for Latin America. His TEDx talk on Science & Technology helped to formulate the idea for his latest company. Please welcome to the show, Nadim Curi. Nadim is the Co-Founder & CEO at CrimeoMeter. Nadim joins the host Anna Redmond to talk about the use of crime data and how it can be interpreted.

Takeaways:

The biggest misconception that people have about crime data is that they tend to think it has an inherent bias or racism which skews it.
At least 70% of crimes don’t get reported to authorities for two main reasons; bureaucracy or fear. This creates a large discrepancy between the crimes that are actually getting reported and ones that aren’t.
In the future, Nadim sees CrimeoMeter being used to send you notifications when you are entering a high crime area. This can provide real time relevant information to users which can help to save a life.
When you are looking at the crime data in your area, you should always take into account a normalized volume to understand if the numbers are high or low. Anything below 50 is below the national average, and above 50 is above the national average.
Most people think that they can rely on their instincts and experiences and can determine themselves if an area is safe. However, this is actually the opposite way you should be doing this as criminals can use the same logic.
In many cases, more than 80% of 911 calls are irrelevant to the use of 911 and create an issue of the misuse of the emergency line.

Quote of the Show:

3:14 “70% of crimes that don't get reported to authorities today are basically for two main reasons; Bureaucracy or fear.”

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nadimcuri?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadimcuri/
Website: https://www.crimeometer.com/
TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edVMjO55WyQ&ab_channel=CityCop

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Takeaways:

The biggest misconception that people have about crime data is that they tend to think it has an inherent bias or racism which skews it.
At least 70% of crimes don’t get reported to authorities for two main reasons; bureaucracy or fear. This creates a large discrepancy between the crimes that are actually getting reported and ones that aren’t.
In the future, Nadim sees CrimeoMeter being used to send you notifications when you are entering a high crime area. This can provide real time relevant information to users which can help to save a life.
When you are looking at the crime data in your area, you should always take into account a normalized volume to understand if the numbers are high or low. Anything below 50 is below the national average, and above 50 is above the national average.
Most people think that they can rely on their instincts and experiences and can determine themselves if an area is safe. However, this is actually the opposite way you should be doing this as criminals can use the same logic.
In many cases, more than 80% of 911 calls are irrelevant to the use of 911 and create an issue of the misuse of the emergency line.

Quote of the Show:

3:14 “70% of crimes that don't get reported to authorities today are basically for two main reasons; Bureaucracy or fear.”

Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nadimcuri?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadimcuri/
Website: https://www.crimeometer.com/
TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edVMjO55WyQ&ab_channel=CityCop

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Previous Episode

Securing Your Asset - Jonathan Cohen - Security Download - Episode # 004

Today’s guest has been involved in real estate since the mid 80’s. He has worked with Morgan Properties, which is the fifth largest owner operator real estate firm in the country. Welcome to the show, Jonathan Cohen. Jonathan is the Chief Operating Officer at Triumph Properties. He joins the host Anna Redmond to talk about the different security options available for different types of properties and what steps properties should take to secure their area.

Takeaways:

Each and every property will require different needs for it’s security, but in general you can look at security services almost like a dimmer light switch. You can have them fully on, fully off or you can choose what setting works best for you.
At a minimum, you should consider having controlled access to the property that you manage. Typical ways of having controlled access are a fence, a key FOB or some kind of remote access to get into the property.
Residents will often feel a lack of security around mail for the property. It’s common for criminals to create a master key lock and go through mail and take packages.
Having bright lights in public areas for your property is a good way to make people feel safer. The lighting keeps hidden areas visible and it’s easier to notice others around you as well.
A common question for tenants to ask a property owner is if the property is safe. You can’t guarantee people’s safety because crime can happen anywhere but you can let the tenants know the steps you are taking to make sure everything is secure.
Security patrols are only as good as the people who are patrolling them. If you have hired people who cut corners, then the security patrol won’t be as effective as it could be.
Each property has its own unique idiosyncrasies that security professionals will need to understand. A security audit is helpful for whatever team you hire so they need what areas they need to focus on.

Quote of the Show:

15:02 “Crime has no address. Crime can occur anywhere.”

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cohen-7553238/
Website: https://www.triumphproperties.com/

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Measuring Effectiveness - Mark Dufton - Security Download - Episode # 006

Today’s guest has over 25 years in the commercial real estate industry. After graduating in the top 10% of his class from West Point, he spent his time honing his craft and passion for real estate. Please welcome to the show, Mark Dufton! Mark is the Managing Partner of Dinosaur Capital Partners, and he joins the host Anna Redmond to talk about the role that security places in commercial real estate and protecting the assets.

Takeaways:

When companies are planning on building a piece of real estate, they often forget the importance of security for the property. A solution to this would be to have an independent security consultant be involved in the design process and hear their input.
Commercial real estate is a 20 plus trillion dollar market, but the current level of technology is behind the current times in a lot of cases. This means that security has taken a backseat in many cases.
Nationwide, Mall properties are going to be reduced from 12,000 or 13,000 properties all the way to 700 properties, and office properties have been struggling as well. These are the two biggest users of visible security.
As the property owner, you are going to know more about the property than a security firm that is coming on for their first day. In order to best prepare them, give them a head start by going through a security audit.
The technology aspect of security is where commercial real estate is lacking as an industry. Video cameras and other pieces of technology are an easier way to provide safety for tenants and other people in the property.
At a certain point, the cost of security that is being implemented starts to outweigh the benefit to it and there is no one at the wheel to identify the turning points.
In an inflationary environment, property owners will start to look at the utilities they might be paying for and other aspects such as property insurance, and security is usually the aspect where they tend to cut back, which leads to a reduction in the safety of the property.

Quote of the Show:

28:35 “Each property should have some form of security assessment, even if it's semi-formal.”

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