Michael Burgess

No one wants to live in a place where they feel on edge, where they second‑guess a walk to the car, or worry about the people they love just getting through the day. We all want the same basic things: to see our kids grow up, to come home from work, to enjoy our neighborhoods without constantly looking over our shoulder. That feeling of safety is not about statistics or headlines; it is about what it’s like to live everyday life on your street, in your building, in your town. That reality...

Practical, evidence‑informed steps for law enforcement and partners The frustration is real. The same youth keep showing up. The same places keep generating problems. The same stolen cars, the same masks, the same group behavior, the same repeat calls. In some communities, it is youth violence. In others, it is robberies, stolen vehicles, assaults, weapons, or ongoing group conflicts. In many places, it is not just one incident or one “bad kid.” It is a repeating pattern involving the same...

Practical, Realistic Uses of AI to Support Proactive Crime Prevention Artificial intelligence is a growing part of modern policing and public safety operations. As its role expands, it must be governed, tested, monitored, and used in ways that protect both public safety and public trust. Current guidance from IACP, NIST, NIJ, and the Council on Criminal Justice reflects that same basic idea: AI may offer real value, but it should be introduced carefully, evaluated honestly, and managed with...