Brazilian Tocantins State Military Police Begin Verification of CRIME NABI's Effectiveness
- Midori Suzuki
- Jan 20, 2025
- 2 min read
We are pleased to announce the commencement of verification of the crime prediction system CRIME NABI in partnership with the Military Police of the State of Tocantins, Federative Republic of Brazil.
To date, we have developed the crime prediction system ‘CRIME NABI’ based on crime prediction algorithms incorporating our proprietary high-precision, high-speed methodology. Furthermore, last year we established a subsidiary in the Federative Republic of Brazil to support the introduction of our products to police and government agencies within the country, where there is significant demand for solutions to public safety challenges.
This time, we have signed a partnership agreement with the Military Police of Tocantins State, Brazil, to verify the usability and effectiveness of solutions utilizing CRIME NABI for police operations. This verification will commence in December 2024.
Tocantins State is located in northern Brazil and was newly established in 1988 when the northern part of Goiás State was separated. It is one of Brazil's newest states and is known for its planned capital city, Palmas. It is characterized by rich nature, beautiful landscapes, and a unique culture. Being a young state, Tocantins faces challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. However, it holds significant potential in tourism and agriculture, attracting both domestic and international investment.
Issues persist, including theft, robbery, violent crime in urban areas (particularly around Palmas), and environmental crimes like illegal logging. The state is also sometimes used as a drug trafficking route, prompting ongoing enforcement efforts by security forces.
■Target Product
The product we will be using for this verification is our ‘Hotspot Policing Tool’ utilizing CRIME NABI.
The ‘Hotspot Policing Tool’ simplifies the implementation of Hotspot Policing, a methodology recognized for its academic utility. By importing crime history data owned by each police agency, anyone—not just data analysis experts—can easily identify hotspots based on crime prediction results. Using detected hotspots as a reference for creating patrol plans enables efficient security operations.
Image: Demonstration using San Francisco City's open data
■Track Record
・Singular Perturbations' crime prediction system reduced copper wire theft by 69% when implemented in patrol operations by the Belo Horizonte Municipal Police in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
・Brazilian Police Launch Crime Prediction System “CRIME NABI” for Surveillance Camera Operations
・Press release available here
