Exploring the ethical, organisational and technological challenges of crime mapping: a critical approach to urban safety technologies

Clavell, Gemma Galdón

doi:10.1007/s10676-018-9477-1

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“…Also, data incompleteness, accuracy, overload and sharing issues persist despite the emergence of fusion centres in US [50]. The precision of crime construction is dependent upon liberal public reporting often thwarted by economic risks associated with hot areas [51]. Human interpretation is critical as crime construction and sensing do not explain underlying social complexities and are being theoretically challenged on ethnic and racial grounds though literature fails to support empirically [2,51].…”

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Smart Policing: A Critical Review of the Literature

Afzal¹,

Panagiotopoulos²

2020

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Smart policing refers to the application of data-driven approaches by police authorities. Although the concept is not new, the vast availability of potentially relevant data sources in policing calls for a critical and consolidated review of the literature. To synthesise the evidence on smart policing, we present a systematic review of 112 articles across all relevant disciplines. Earlier work has concentrated on social media communications or predictive policing while this review identifies several new applications associated with new forms of data and their corresponding roles to policing. We develop a framework to show the connections between smart use of data and police approaches and strategies. We discuss how smart policing can be an area of increased interest in digital government and public management research.

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Smart Policing: A Critical Review of the Literature

Afzal¹,

Panagiotopoulos²

2020

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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“…Part of this issue may be due to the growing concern for black-boxing of knowledge production processes through the data-driven governance (Clavell, 2018; Egbert and Krasmann, 2020), commercialisation (Lawless and Williams, 2010) and privatisation (Flyghed, 2017) of police services. The inclusion of faster, algorithmic and more automated specialised technologies is also directly changing the functions of police personnel in daily tasks.…”

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The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

Vestad

2024

International Journal of Police Science & Management

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The promise of efficiency is a catalyst for technological development in forensic science and crime scene investigation practices. Crime scene investigators aim to locate and document every potential trace for evidence and investigate crime scenes as quickly, accurately and objectively as possible. This narrative suggests that performance leads the police to adopt new efficient technologies. But to what extent is this narrative reflective of actual practices? Through examining how crime scene investigators use existing technologies in practice, i.e. traditional or ‘low-tech’ methods and tools such as DNA detection dogs and manual documentation tools, this article shows that the use of low-tech persists even under the pressure to perform and achieve. The study finds that low-tech remains attractive as a less-restraining alternative to digital and high-tech solutions. It is also contrast to, integrated with or necessary in co-existence with high-tech for crime scene investigations practices to function. The study draws on fieldwork conducted at police stations in Norway, including interviews and participatory observation of investigations in practice, to discuss the persistent attractions of low-tech and what the implications are for research into policing and technology.

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“…In this context, a discernible political will for Open Data and the support and commitment of political leadership are essential [11,62]. Further, there are external constraints and constellations of pressure from international organizations and standards [11,47]. Professional procedures in data collection and sharing must be followed [30].…”

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A Scoping Review on Analysis of the Barriers and Support Factors of Open Data

Lichtenauer,

Schmidbauer,

Wilhelm

et al. 2023

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Background: Using personal data as Open Data is a pervasive topic globally, spanning various sectors and disciplines. Recent technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence and algorithm-driven analysis, have significantly expanded the capacity for the automated analysis of vast datasets. There’s an expectation that Open Data analysis can drive innovation, enhance services, and streamline administrative processes. However, this necessitates a legally and ethically sound framework alongside intelligent technical tools to comprehensively analyze data for societal benefit. Methodology: A systematic review across seven databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, BASE, LIVIVO, Web of Science, IEEExplore, and ACM) was conducted to assess the current research on barriers, support factors, and options for the anonymized processing of personal data as Open Data. Additionally, a supplementary search was performed in Google Scholar. A total of n=1192 studies were identified, and n=55 met the inclusion criteria through a multi-stage selection process for further analysis. Results: Fourteen potential supporting factors (n=14) and thirteen barriers (n=13) to the provision and anonymization of personal data were identified. These encompassed technical prerequisites as well as institutional, personnel, ethical, and legal considerations. These findings offer insights into existing obstacles and supportive structures within Open Data processes for effective implementation.

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Exploring the ethical, organisational and technological challenges of crime mapping: a critical approach to urban safety technologies

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Smart Policing: A Critical Review of the Literature

Smart Policing: A Critical Review of the Literature

The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

A Scoping Review on Analysis of the Barriers and Support Factors of Open Data

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