Description:

Students will be presented with various scenarios related to crime data collection in law enforcement. Each scenario will describe a different situation where data is collected for public safety purposes. Students will be asked to identify the key principles and components of effective planning that should be applied in each scenario. Additionally, they should critically analyze the ethical considerations and potential biases associated with the data collection methods in each scenario.

Objective:

To assess students' understanding of the key principles of effective planning and their ability to recognize ethical considerations and potential biases in crime data collection.

Scenario 1: Body-Worn Cameras Law enforcement officers in a city are required to wear body-worn cameras during their shifts to collect data on their interactions with the public. The data is intended for transparency, accountability, and evidence collection. Students must identify the key principles and components of effective planning for this scenario and critically analyze the ethical considerations and potential biases related to the use of body-worn cameras.

Scenario 2: Predictive Policing Software A police department has implemented predictive policing software that uses historical crime data to allocate resources more efficiently. Students should discuss the key principles and components of effective planning for using predictive policing software and examine the ethical considerations and potential biases associated with its use, including concerns about profiling or unfairly targeting certain communities.

Scenario 3: Community Policing Surveys A police department is conducting community surveys

to collect data on public perceptions of safety, law enforcement effectiveness, and community engagement. Students should identify the key principles and components of effective planning for these surveys and analyze the ethical considerations, such as ensuring the confidentiality of respondents and avoiding biased survey questions that might influence responses.

Scenario 4: Stop-and-Frisk Policy A city's police department has implemented a stop-and-frisk policy to reduce illegal weapons possession. Students must discuss the key principles and components of effective planning for this policy and critically analyze the ethical considerations and potential biases associated with it, particularly focusing on issues of racial profiling and civil rights concerns. note: please use a simple and understandable words