What is the primary goal of predictive policing as discussed in the video?
Science Behind the News: Predictive Policing

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To predict and prevent crimes before they occur
To increase the number of police officers
To reduce the size of the police force
To focus on solving crimes after they happen
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which academic disciplines collaborated to develop the predictive policing model?
Mathematics and Social Sciences
Physics and Chemistry
Engineering and Computer Science
Biology and Anthropology
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What natural phenomenon's prediction method is used as a basis for the crime prediction model?
Volcanic eruptions
Weather patterns
Earthquakes and aftershocks
Tsunamis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do police officers use predictive maps in their patrols?
They use the maps to avoid dangerous areas
They use the maps to find shortcuts
They ignore the maps and patrol randomly
They use the maps to identify high-probability crime areas for extra patrols
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of using predictive policing in Santa Cruz, California?
An increase in crime rates
A successful prevention of a crime in progress
No change in crime rates
A decrease in police presence
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