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Computerized Policing

January 6, 2014

Digital data has in itself become a subject of research. What information can be derived from combining and interpreting the data readily available to us?

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Scientists in this field are seeking to use digital data to predict the future, for example in the fight against crime. Which banks could soon be hit by credit card fraud? In the soccer stadium - where will panic break out in a few minutes time? Scientists say initial studies show this method may have its limitations but it also has great potential.

Computerized Policing