Making best use of big data to predict events and trends that impact on policing
Background
We want to harness data and use advanced technologies to our advantage, rising to the challenge of a fast-moving data-driven digital age. We will make information and insight more accessible internally, and externally, to support evidence-based decisions and promote public confidence. We will strive to enhance our global reputation for excellence and expertise in policing.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Related UKRI funded projects
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NCJL Academic Lead
Across policing and the Home Office there are critical questions that need answering in order to improve criminal justice outcomes. The information exists to answer many of these questions but is hidden within large data...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to maximize the potential of data within policing and government to support a data-driven approach, aligning with the goal of using big data to predict events and trends impacting policing.
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A Research Network to Explore the Use and Regulation of Predictive Analytics in Policing
Advances in big data, information processing technology, and artificial intelligence are purported to confer immense benefits to law enforcement agencies when investigating crimes and administering criminal justice, incl...
Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project explores the use of predictive analytics in policing, which is relevant to the question, but it does not fully address the aspect of predicting events and trends that impact policing.
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NordForsk Digitalisation of the Public Sector - Critical Understanding of Predictive Policing
The Nordic-Baltic countries and the UK are not only considered leaders in the digitalization of the public sector, but they have also established long-term cooperation in regards to law enforcement. At the same time, law...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on the use of big data in law enforcement and aims to investigate how it is adopted and adapted in police activities.