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• What is Predictive policing?

Predictive policing refers to the usage of mathematical, predictive analytics, and other analytical techniques in law enforcement to identify potential criminal activity.A report published by the RAND Corporation identified four general categories predictive policing methods fall into: methods for predicting crimes, methods for predicting offenders, methods for predicting perpetrators' identities, and methods for predicting victims of crime.

 
Webarticle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictive_policing

• Predictive Policing in Australia

Australian and international police have admitted to using secretive technology that predicts where a crime is going to happen and who will commit it. But is this ethically acceptable? And more importantly, does it even work?

• Predictive policing: The pitfalls of crime forecasting

The developers of an algorithm designed to identify potential lawbreakers warn that misusing their model can perpetuate racial bias

Webarticle: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-07-19/predictive-policing-the-pitfalls-of-crime-forecasting.html

• How Cops Are Using Algorithms to Predict Crimes

The LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) is one of a growing number of police departments using algorithms to try to predict crimes before they happen. Proponents of these tools say they provide cops with added tools to keep their cities safe -- but critics argue it's just another form of profiling

• Predictive policing: Crime prevention or profiling? | Techtopia

Police departments around the world use technology to predict crimes and who will commit them. 

But critics warn that such “predictive policing” is ineffective and often discriminates against minorities.

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