Case Studies

Industry: Canadian Postal Service
Abstract: Standardized external crime rates surrounding locations to enhance its existing risk methodology

Industry: Financial
Abstract: Crime mapping reports of possible locations help one national bank find the safest of the suitable sites on which to build new branches.

Industry: Health Care
Abstract: According to Greg Halvacs, Chief Security Officer of Cardinal Health, the data from CAP Index played a substantial role in evaluating the trends and potential risks of new and existing facilities. CAP Index’s ability to predict crime for a specific area allowed the company to include an often overlooked factor – the safety of the neighborhood -- in the decision of whether or not to acquire a site.

Industry: Health Care Plan Provider
Abstract: Contributed in developing a uniform standard for their risk assessment plan. In addition to facility risk assessment, the health insurer also relies on CAP Index during its pre-site planning.

Industry: Retail/Food
Abstract: Assisted in determining the security measures taken at each individual location. After reviewing the CAP Index data, Harris Teeter made a deliberate decision to cut the overnight security force by 70 percent. With the data revealing that there was no crime in most of the neighborhoods, it was not necessary to continue spending the money on additional security personnel.