December 10, 2023
This report focuses on reducing safety incidents experienced by Trimet riders by optimizing officer allocation to deter crime.
Three models were used for analysis:
- Count frequency of incidents per region.
- Weighted approach based on incident severity.
- Consideration of population size.
The report recommends adopting a weighted crime severity model for effective resource allocation.
The study faced limitations due to data sensitivity and availability.
The optimization model is a vital component of a broader strategy requiring collaborative efforts for enhanced safety and crime prevention.