University of Twente Student Theses
Predictive policing: The impact of crime forecasting technology on the performance of the Dutch police force
Westenberg, L.H.C. (2022) Predictive policing: The impact of crime forecasting technology on the performance of the Dutch police force.
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| Abstract: | In general, algorithmic models are introduced and praised for their objectivity, accuracy, and speed, which are usually capable of lightening the workload of an organisation by taking over tasks or assisting. This also applies to the police organisation, which expects to enhance the safety of the public by the implementation of predictive policing systems. Even though the concept of predictive policing is widely covered in the literature, the overall efficacy of the strategy is still an underexposed subject. As there is no consensus between the currently existing studies on the impact of predictive policing, especially regarding effectiveness and legitimacy, it is still worth taking a closer look at it. The thesis, therefore, aims to give an overview and potential new insights into the impact of predictive policing upon the police organisation and its ambitions in the Dutch context. The following research question has been formulated for this: “How does predictive policing impact the performance of the Dutch police forces?" Based on the semi-structured interviews (N=3), it was possible to estimate whether the implementation of the CAS would enable the police organisation to better meet the performance indicators. The study concludes that although the current impact of predictive policing software on performance is yet insignificant, there is sufficient potential that should prevent one from discarding the entire concept. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 88 social and public administration |
| Programme: | Public Administration MSc (60020) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93249 |
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