Policing Innovation

Baton Rouge SPI

Testing innovative law enforcement technology

Project Overview

To test the utilization of risk terrain modeling as a mechanism for reducing violent crime in Baton Rouge,
To test the utilization of risk terrain modeling as a mechanism for reducing violent crime risks in Baton Rouge,
To utilize emerging social media technology to engage the community, enhance community/police relations, and elicit investigative support by residents.

Award Amount

$699,831

Grant Term

36 Months

Start Date

October 1, 2019

Funding Source

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Project Surveys

Use the QR codes below, or click on the graphics to participate

BJA Site Spotlight

The Baton Rouge SPI project was highlighted in a recent quarterly newsletter

Site Spotlight

Annual Reports

COVID-19 restricts delayed several components of this project and affected our ability to develop a Year 1 report. However, we are currently compiling data for a two year implementation report. We anticipate the report to be made public by the end of 2022.