In an article recently published in The Crime Report, Brackenbury’s client examines some recent developments in the application of predictive policing technology and the impact this may have on young people.
Using a computer to predict criminal behaviour sounds like the stuff of science fiction. Yet police are already using algorithmic technology to identify and deter the offenders of tomorrow. In this article, Brackenbury’s client looks at whether crime prevention is becoming more like crime prediction. The piece covers some recent developments in this area and questions the impact this may have on the next generation. You can read the full article here.