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Crime scientist urges 'place network' approach after Austin pilot shows sharp drops in shootings
Summary
Dr. Tamara Harold described Place Network Investigations, a citywide, place-based strategy to disrupt crime networks and cited pilot results (including a 93% reduction in shootings at one site); presenters highlighted a local pilot at 900 East Breakers Lane and requested coordinated citywide response and long-term environmental investments.
Dr. Tamara Harold, a crime scientist who recently joined Texas State University, told the Public Safety Committee the city can reduce persistent violent crime by treating hot spots as networks of places — crime sites, convergent public settings, privately controlled comfort spaces, and commercial 'corrupting spots' — and coordinating citywide remedies.
Harold said the Place Network Investigations (PNI) approach combines focused policing, community engagement and…
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