Policing the Future Flashcards
1
Q
4 future predictions
A
1: sensors & virtual patrols (spotshotter)
2: increased use of digital tech
3. AI & predictive policing
4. community-oriented policing
2
Q
what is CompStat?
A
Compare Statistics - identify crime patterns & use targeted enforcement
- developed by NYPD in 1990s
3
Q
what is PredPol?
A
Predictive Policing - takes past crime data & uses algorithm to predict where future crime might occur
4
Q
what is Missions (formerly Hunch lab)?
A
-started to detect localized spikes in crime
-added forecasting, baseline crime levels, near repeat patterns, holidays/sporting events, proximity
5
Q
what tech has recently joined NYPD?
A
police robots and robotic dogs
