The centralization and rapid deployment of police agency information technologies: An appraisal of real-time crime centers in the U.S.

Przeszlowski, Kimberly; Guerette, Rob T.; Lee-Silcox, Joelle; Rodríguez, José A.; Ramírez, J.A.; Gutiérrez, Alejandro

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“…One approach that has been increasingly adopted by local police agencies in recent years to improve the collection of evidence and assist in the investigation of crimes is the development and use of centralized technological units housed within so-called “real-time crime centers” [ 9 ]. RTCCs are dedicated facilities that use advanced technologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate data and information about criminal activity to responding police and investigators prior to, during, and immediately following crime incidents.…”

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The Role and Impact of the Use of Information Technologies by Police in Response to Violence against Women

Przeszlowski

Guerette

Sudderth

2023

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The last decade has witnessed an increased awareness of the crucial need to enhance police response and investigation of crimes related to violence against women (VAW). Although some research has been conducted on police decision-making in response to these crimes, there remains a dearth of knowledge concerning the influence of innovative police technologies on the investigative process and resulting case outcomes. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning given (1) the intricate nature and severity of VAW crimes and (2) the substantial advancements in technology that have transformed how the criminal justice system handles violent crime cases. To address this gap, the current study adopted a multi-method, quasi-experimental design to assess the impact of the Miami Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (MRTCC) technologies on the case processing and case clearance of sexual assault and domestic violence incidents. The results of this study illuminate the distinctive features associated with this form of violent crime and underscore the necessity of continuously advancing the strategies employed to address these incidents.

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The Role and Impact of the Use of Information Technologies by Police in Response to Violence against Women

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Guerette

Sudderth

2023

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The effect of gunshot detection technology on evidence collection and case clearance in Kansas City, Missouri

Piza,

Arietti,

Carter

et al. 2023

J Exp Criminol

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Objectives This study tests whether (1) shots fired calls for service in the gunshot detection technology (GDT) target area are more likely to be classified as unfounded; (2) police responses to shootings in the GDT target area are more likely to recover ballistic evidence or firearms; and (3) shootings in the GDT target area are more likely to be cleared. Methods Entropy balancing created a weighted control group that equaled the treatment group across a range of covariates. GDT effect was tested through logistic regression models with entropy balancing weights set as probability weights. Results Shots fired occurring in the GDT target area were 15% more likely to be classified as unfounded compared to control cases. GDT did not significantly influence the likelihood of evidence collection or case clearance in shooting incidents. Conclusions GDT may not add investigative value to police responses to shooting incidents and may increase patrol workload.

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Staggered deployment of gunshot detection technology in Chicago, IL: a matched quasi-experiment of gun violence outcomes

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Piza,

Arietti

et al. 2024

J Exp Criminol

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Objectives We examine the potential effects of gunshot detection technology longitudinally in Chicago through a synthetic control quasi-experiment. Methods Police districts receiving gunshot detection technology were compared to a synthetic control unit via a staggered difference-in-difference design. Across eleven unique gunshot detection technology deployment phases, the analyses produce results for aggregate, initial versus expanded, and phase-specific deployment effects across five gun violence outcome measures. Results Gunshot detection technology had no effect on fatal shootings, non-fatal shootings, general part I gun crimes, or shots fired calls for service. Gun recoveries significantly increased in the aggregate, initial, and expanded models, and in several individual phases relative to controls. Conclusions The results align with prior literature that has found a procedural benefit, but not a crime prevention benefit, of gunshot detection technology. Law enforcement agencies seeking crime prevention or reduction solutions may be better served by investing in other options.

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The centralization and rapid deployment of police agency information technologies: An appraisal of real-time crime centers in the U.S.

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

The Role and Impact of the Use of Information Technologies by Police in Response to Violence against Women

The Role and Impact of the Use of Information Technologies by Police in Response to Violence against Women

The effect of gunshot detection technology on evidence collection and case clearance in Kansas City, Missouri

Staggered deployment of gunshot detection technology in Chicago, IL: a matched quasi-experiment of gun violence outcomes

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