The Los Angeles Police Department’s computer programs that label people as chronic offenders need more oversight to protect the public from unfair arrests and detentions, a report by the agency’s inspector general concluded.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore, left, and Richard Tefank, Police Commission executive director, at a July meeting on the use of data in policing.
For months, activists have lambasted the data-driven programs — which use search tools and point scores — saying statistics tilt toward racial bias and result in heavier policing of blacks and Latinos. Smith’s review came after Commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill raised concerns about the programs. She wanted to know the costs and benefits of data-based policing.
The report faulted the LAPD for not using consistent standards to calculate and track the individuals. Soboroff said he took issue with how the agency classifies chronic offenders and expects the department to make changes to the program.
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