Crime predictions generated for the police department in Plainfield, New Jersey, rarely lined up with reported crimes, an analysis by The Markup has found, adding new context to the debate over the efficacy of crime prediction software. Geolitica, known as PredPol until a 2021 rebrand, produces software that ingests data from crime incident reports andContinue reading “Wired: Predictive Policing Software Terrible at Predicting Crimes”
Author Archives: Eric Piza
Cambridge Day: Cambridge Police Launch their Justice Dashboard, Exploring Unequal Treatment by Showing Trends
The long-awaited Procedural Justice Dashboard, a major Cambridge police department project since 2019, has arrived after repeated delays from staff shortages and technological barriers. Unveiled Aug. 15, the dashboard appears to have kept many – but not all – of its promises to shed light on police interactions with the public and examine them forContinue reading “Cambridge Day: Cambridge Police Launch their Justice Dashboard, Exploring Unequal Treatment by Showing Trends”
The Globalization of Evidence-Based Policing: Innovations in Bridging the Research-Practice Divide (2022)
(Purchase) | (Request Review Copy) Introduction 1. Evidence-based policing: Research, practice, and bridging the great divide Eric L. Piza and Brandon C. Welsh (Version of Record) | (Open Access Post Print) Part I: Transferring scientific knowledge to the practice community 2. Globalizing evidence-based policing: Case studies of community policing, reform, and diversion Peter Neyroud (VersionContinue reading “The Globalization of Evidence-Based Policing: Innovations in Bridging the Research-Practice Divide (2022)”
The Philadelphia Inquirer: There Isn’t any Body Camera Footage in the Fatal Shooting Along I-95 Involving PA State Troopers
As authorities continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Anthony Allegrini Jr., who was killed by a state trooper on I-95 earlier this month, they will not have the benefit of footage from body-worn cameras to assist in their work.
Evidence on the Impact of the Prudential Center on Crime in Downtown Newark
Gian Maria Campedelli, Eric L. Piza, Alex R. Piquero, and Justin Kurland (2023) Journal of Experimental Criminology Version of Record (Open Access) Abstract Objectives: Evaluate the effects that Prudential Center events had on crime in downtown Newark from 2007 to 2015 in terms of incident counts and spatial characteristics. Methods: We evaluate the effects of events heldContinue reading “Evidence on the Impact of the Prudential Center on Crime in Downtown Newark”
Proactive Monitoring and Operator Discretion: A Systematic Social Observation of CCTV Control Room Operations
Eric L. Piza and Lauren N. Moton (2023) Journal of Criminal Justice Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *Data collection activities were funded by the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2010-IJ-CX-0026) Key Takeaways Research Summary Technological advancements have allowed seamless integration of a range of surveillance technologies, making video surveillance a core componentContinue reading “Proactive Monitoring and Operator Discretion: A Systematic Social Observation of CCTV Control Room Operations”
The Daily Free Press: Boston Joins Program to Reduce Gun Violence Within the Next Few Years
Mayor Michelle Wu announced last Tuesday that the city of Boston aims to reduce homicide rates by participating in a new program that is designed to create Boston-specific strategies to address gun violence in the city. The program, designed by the Violence Reduction Center of the University of Maryland, brought together experts from across theContinue reading “The Daily Free Press: Boston Joins Program to Reduce Gun Violence Within the Next Few Years”
Gunshot Detection Technology Time Savings and Spatial Precision: An Exploratory Analysis in Kansas City
Eric L. Piza, David N. Hatten, Jeremy G. Carter, Jonas H. Baughman, and George O. Mohler (2023) Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (grant number 2019-R2-CX-0004) Key Takeaways Research Summary Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT)Continue reading “Gunshot Detection Technology Time Savings and Spatial Precision: An Exploratory Analysis in Kansas City”
Albuquerque Journal: Study on ShotSpotter in Kansas City Finds ‘No Meaningful Change’ in Violence
ShotSpotter has been around for decades and, according to the company, has been implemented at one time or another in more than 130 cities nationwide. Although only a few years old in Albuquerque, numerous studies and surveys have been done on the technology and its effectiveness over the years. On its website, ShotSpotter described theContinue reading “Albuquerque Journal: Study on ShotSpotter in Kansas City Finds ‘No Meaningful Change’ in Violence”
Drug Overdoses, Geographic Trajectories, and The Influence of Built Environment and Neighborhood Characteristics
Eric L. Piza, Kevin T. Wolff, David N. Hatten, and Bryce E. Barthuly (2023) Health & Place Research BriefOpen Access Post PrintVersion of Record *This study was funded by a grant from the Bureau of Justice of Assistance and administered by the Institute for Intergovernmental Research Key Takeaways Research Summary Drug overdose has emerged asContinue reading “Drug Overdoses, Geographic Trajectories, and The Influence of Built Environment and Neighborhood Characteristics”
Eric L. Piza, Ph.D. 