An investigation by The Markup and Gizmondo reveals the extent of potential system bias issues within crime prediction software developed by PredPol. The specific bias pertained to the targeting of US neighbourhoods home to Blacks, Latinos, and low-income families rather than those with greater white or middle-to-upper-income residents. "Communities with troubled relationships with police — this is not what they need," American Civil Liberties Union Senior Policy Analyst Jay Stanley said. "They need resources to fill basic social needs."
In related news, theCanary published details about which UK police forces are using crime prediction software, including applications developed by PredPol.
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