23 Questions
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
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?
Predictive policing
What is one of the challenges associated with the use of big data in crime solving?
The difficulty in developing accurate algorithms
Which of the following is a key benefit of sentiment analysis software?
It helps companies determine how employees feel about their organization
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.
All of the above
What is one potential application of sentiment analysis software in law enforcement?
Determining how employees feel about the department
According to the text, sentiment analysis software can be used to analyze emotions in employee surveys to improve ________ and ________.
Retention, operations
According to the text, what does Predpol use to create predictions for where and when crimes are most likely to occur?
Crime type, crime location, and crime date/time
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?
7.4%
What is ETAS in the context of predictive policing technology?
Epidemic-type aftershock sequence
What is one concern raised by civil libertarians regarding predictive policing technology?
Focusing police patrols on high-crime areas may predispose officers to think that everyone in those areas could be a criminal
Which technology tool is particularly helpful for spatial and temporal analysis of crime and crime data?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What is the purpose of analyzing information over time in law enforcement?
To narrow down critical posts that pose real threats
What is the role of technology in law enforcement organizations?
To solve problems and make the public safety job easier
Why is it essential for police leaders to be techno-literate?
To understand the technological tools that help make the agency successful
Which of the following best describes the chief of police's reason for asking the person to take over the technology task?
The person had a strong interest in technology
What did the person do to expand their understanding of technology issues?
Read several texts on enterprise computing, client/server architecture, and networking systems
What was the outcome of the person's efforts in managing the technology projects?
The person developed a functioning jail management system
Why is it important for police organizations to train their employees in technology skills?
To engage in problem-solving more effectively
Which of the following is a key factor in effective law enforcement using big data?
Human intelligence sources
According to the text, what type of data is often neglected by law enforcement agencies?
Grievances filed data
What can an increase in sick leave used in the patrol bureau indicate?
Scheduling problems
What tool did IBM use to analyze employee feedback for revamping its performance review system?
Social Pulse
Test your knowledge about IBM's Social Pulse sentiment analysis software and its impact on employee satisfaction. Learn about the algorithm-driven approach and the company's response to employee feedback.
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