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Which of the following best describes the concept of big data in the context of crime solving?

  • The analysis of large amounts of data to predict crime occurrences (correct)
  • The use of diverse sources of data to identify potential criminals
  • The ability to mine huge amounts of data to make critical decisions
  • The combination of traditional policing methods with social media data analysis
  • What is the term used to describe the strategy of using data analysis to identify individuals most likely to commit or be victims of violent crimes?

  • Data mining
  • Social media monitoring
  • Predictive policing (correct)
  • Link analysis
  • What is one of the challenges associated with the use of big data in crime solving?

  • The controversy surrounding the use of large data sets
  • The lack of accurate and reliable data sources
  • The inability to make critical analyses based on the data
  • The difficulty in developing accurate algorithms (correct)
  • Which of the following is a key benefit of sentiment analysis software?

    <p>It helps companies determine how employees feel about their organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, sentiment analysis software is being used by many corporations and government agencies to mine and interpret data quickly to determine how __________ feel about a host of issues.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential application of sentiment analysis software in law enforcement?

    <p>Determining how employees feel about the department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, sentiment analysis software can be used to analyze emotions in employee surveys to improve ________ and ________.

    <p>Retention, operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does Predpol use to create predictions for where and when crimes are most likely to occur?

    <p>Crime type, crime location, and crime date/time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the American Statistical Association (ASA), what is the average reduction in crime volume as a function of patrol time when using ETAS crime forecasts?

    <p>7.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ETAS in the context of predictive policing technology?

    <p>Epidemic-type aftershock sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one concern raised by civil libertarians regarding predictive policing technology?

    <p>Focusing police patrols on high-crime areas may predispose officers to think that everyone in those areas could be a criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology tool is particularly helpful for spatial and temporal analysis of crime and crime data?

    <p>Geographic Information Systems (GIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analyzing information over time in law enforcement?

    <p>To narrow down critical posts that pose real threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of technology in law enforcement organizations?

    <p>To solve problems and make the public safety job easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for police leaders to be techno-literate?

    <p>To understand the technological tools that help make the agency successful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the chief of police's reason for asking the person to take over the technology task?

    <p>The person had a strong interest in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the person do to expand their understanding of technology issues?

    <p>Read several texts on enterprise computing, client/server architecture, and networking systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the person's efforts in managing the technology projects?

    <p>The person developed a functioning jail management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for police organizations to train their employees in technology skills?

    <p>To engage in problem-solving more effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key factor in effective law enforcement using big data?

    <p>Human intelligence sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what type of data is often neglected by law enforcement agencies?

    <p>Grievances filed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an increase in sick leave used in the patrol bureau indicate?

    <p>Scheduling problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool did IBM use to analyze employee feedback for revamping its performance review system?

    <p>Social Pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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