15.071 | Spring 2017 | Graduate

The Analytics Edge

7.3 The Analytical Policeman: Visualization for Law and Order

7.3 The Analytical Policeman: Visualization for Law and Order

Quick Question

The Los Angeles Police Department sees the benefits of predictive policing as which of the following? Select all that apply.

 Allowing more intelligent officer deployment  check
 Eliminating the need for police officers  close
 Preventing crime  check
 Catching criminals  close
 Using resources more effectively  check
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Explanation According the the Los Angeles Police Department, predictive policing does not eliminate the need for police officers or increase the rate at which they catch criminals. It does, however, allow more intelligent officer deployment, prevents crime, and helps them use resources more effectively.

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