Chief Jenkins - How SAVE Helps PPD Reduce Violence

Grounded in focused deterrence theory, our SAVE framework helped drive a 48% homicide reduction in Portsmouth, VA by combining swift enforcement of shootings with rapid CVI referrals for high-risk individuals. We embed this "Deter and Refer" model across prevention, partnerships, and communications through a 3-tiered framework built to scale city-wide.

Tier 1: SAVE Assessment - FREE
Virtual briefing to police, City and CVI leadership assessing ‘Deter and Refer’ capability for the past 6-12 monthsTier 2: SAVE Advising - $2,985
6 bi-weekly virtual advising sessions over 3 months to improve police 'Deter and Refer' capabilityTier 3: SAVE Institutionalization - $49,450
Institutionalize full SAVE infrastructure across police operations, partner agencies, and public communications over one year

Nick Loumos founded Guardian Consulting to bridge the gap between policing and a public health approach to violence reduction. With a background spanning law enforcement, focused deterrence consulting, and community violence intervention (CVI), Nick supports police departments in delivering violence reduction strategies that protect and serve every member of the community.