Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
CRIME FORECASTERS. |
| Authors: |
Hvistendahl, Mara (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Science (pre-March 2025). 9/30/2016, Vol. 353 Issue 6307, p1484-1487. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram. |
| Subjects: |
Predictive policing, Crime prevention, Pittsburgh (Pa.). Bureau of Police, Big data -- Social aspects, Algorithms -- Social aspects, Police & minorities, McLay, Cameron, Twenty-first century, Social history |
| Geographic Terms: |
Pittsburgh (Pa.), United States |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the American police's use of what is referred to as predictive policing in crime forecasting and crime prevention, including the role that algorithms and big data play in this regard. An overview of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Police Department's use of predictive policing to reduce crime is provided. Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay's efforts to improve the police's relations with minorities is discussed. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
