The Rise of Big Data Policing

Winner of the 2018 Law & Legal Studies PROSE Award, *The Rise of Big Data Policing* by Andrew Guthrie Ferguson offers a critical examination of how advanced technology is transforming law enforcement. Ferguson reveals a new era where predictive software, algorithmic "most-wanted" lists, and vast data collection reshape police work, often adopted to distance departments from claims of racial bias. However, this groundbreaking book exposes the profound challenges beneath the data, including persistent racial discrimination and potential threats to constitutional protections. Arguing that these technologies fundamentally alter *how* we police, Ferguson also explores their potential to enhance accountability and address socioeconomic factors contributing to crime. This essential read provides crucial insights into the revolutionary impact of big data on policing, privacy, and civil liberties.

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