SpotCrime Selected for Open Data 500
The Open Data 500 is a list of 500 businesses compiled by The Governance Lab at New York University and is funding by the Knight Foundation . It’s the first comprehensive study of US companies that use open government data as a business resource to innovate. The list is subject to change as the GovLab learns more about each company and how they utilize open data. So some companies may be removed or added once all information is reviewed. SpotCrime is thrilled to be selected and featured as one of the companies. Open data is free, public data that is available to anyone. SpotCrime utilizes open crime data at a bottom-up approach to compile the largest database of crime information nationwide. We've developed (just to name a few things) crime maps, emailed crime alerts and weekly crime alerts with tailored maps included, SMS alerts, as well as Android and iPhone apps. We are also one of thirteen Maryland companies featured. The Open Data 500 isn’t just focused on crime d