Can an algorithmic system be a 'friend' to a police officer's discretion?
Marion Oswald, David Powell · 2020
This tutorial aims to increase understanding of the importance of discretion in police decision-making. It will guide computer scientists, policy-makers, lawyers and others in considering practical and technical issues crucial to avoiding the prejudicial and instead develop algorithms that are supportive - a 'friend'- to legitimate discretionary decision-making. It combines explanation of the relevant law and related literature with discussion based upon deep operational experience in the area of preventative and protective policing work.