Headed by the VRU, partnered by the Met Police and heads of community safety across London, SIM digital tools were researched, developed and successfully piloted across London in 2023.
SIM is free for London’s Local Authorities and on a user licence basis across the rest of the UK.
We have further developed the system to help venues protect against acts of terrorism to comply with Martyn’s Law, the new legislation expected to become law in the UK in 2025.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.
“London is one of the safest cities in the world. Despite this, serious violence is still a significant issue.
There is a huge cost to individuals, families and communities through the loss of life and the trauma caused by both physical and psychological injuries suffered.
As Mayor of London, I am determined to lead from the front in tackling this problem - with a focus on both arresting violent offenders and tackling the root causes. But I can't do this alone.
I am committed to working with partners to break the cycle of violence. I have already implemented a range of strategies, initiatives, and interventions to address this issue. I have also committed to developing resources to help other partners get involved.
The Serious Incident Manager is an essential tool. It aims to connect the people who respond to serious incidents and reduce the impact on our communities.”
“The VRU was set up to bring together specialists from health, police, local government, probation, and community organisations to tackle violent crime and its underlying causes and increase feelings of safety in our city.
SIM is one of the first digital systems created by the VRU. I hope that you find it useful, and I look forward to working with you to develop our public health approach to tackling violence in London.”
Lib Peck, Director of Violence Reduction Unit.