June 3, 2024
PNAS recently published an article referencing research conducted by Gordon Burtch, Professor in Information Systems, and his co-researchers, Jeremy Watson, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota, and Brad Greenwood, Professor in Information Systems and Operation Management at Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
The debate over biased policing is fueled by stark racial differences in public perception. The rise of digital monitoring tools, like the switch from analog memo books to mobile smartphones by the New York City Police Department has influenced reporting accuracy.
The use of digital tools shows promise in improving data quality and evaluating law enforcement practices more accurately, however, the article emphasizes the need for deeper research and policy measures to address biases in policing.
Read a summary of the study here.
