Current CPSI Projects

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The project aims to assess the nature of crime along Thurston Road in Rochester, NY, and develop a community-based crime reduction strategy that will support efforts to facilitate Neighborhood revitalization.

  • Funder: ESL Foundation
  • Funding Amount: $100,000
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Irshad Altheimer 

In partnership with Rise Up Rochester, funding for the project supports CERV implementation and the evaluation of its impact.

  • Funder: Greater Rochester Health Foundation
  • Funding Amount: $375,000
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Irshad Altheimer 

Involves application of a mixed-method research design to examine implementation of the Opioid Action Plan.

  • Funder:  City of Rochester
  • Funding Amount: $263,328
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Stephanie Godleski
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

CPSI is partnering with the Center for Governmental Research to evaluate the implementation and impact of the Rochester Peace Collective.

  • Funder: City of Rochester  
  • Funding Amount (CPSI Subcontract): $28,691
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Center for Governmental Research
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

This project aims to support the development of a placemaking strategy that will improve quality of life and reduce violence along Jefferson Avenue in Rochester, NY.

  • Funder: ESL Foundation.
  • Funding Amount: $100,000.
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Irshad Altheimer 

Supports management of the Jefferson County Gun Involved Violence Elimination Program.

  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Jefferson County
  • Funding: $60,600
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Jason Scott
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Jefferson County
  • Funding: $60,000
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Tony Smith
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

Evaluation of a City of Rochester Project to apply place-network investigation strategies to reduce violence along Jefferson Avenue.

  • Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
  • Funding Amount: $135,000
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Irshad Altheimer 

Supports management of the Monroe County Gun Involved Violence Elimination Program. 

  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Rochester Police Department
  • Funding: $681,089
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Jason Scott
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

  • Description: Supports management of Monroe County STRIVE
  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Rochester Police Department
  • Funding: $266,081
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Tony Smith
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

This project provides an assessment of the activities of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s co-response team’s efforts to support persons in crisis.

  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Research Consortium
  • Funding Amount: $50,000
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Jason Scott

  • Description: Supports management of the Greece Gun Involved Violence Elimination Program
  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Greece Police Department
  • Funding Amount: $56,028
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Jason Scott
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer

  • Description: Supports Management of the Greece Gun STRIVE Program
  • Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) / Greece Police Department
  • Funding Amount: $56,028
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Tony Smith
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I): Irshad Altheimer