Can an Algorithmic System Be a 'Friend' to a Police Officer's Discretion?

Explore the complex relationship between algorithmic systems and police officer discretion in this 1-hour 14-minute tutorial from FAT*2020. Delve into the concepts of discretion and power in law enforcement, focusing on domestic abuse cases. Examine risk assessment tools, perpetrator reoffending prediction, and data science applications in policing. Analyze the legal framework, challenges, and implications of integrating algorithmic systems into police decision-making processes. Gain insights into real-world scenarios, including post-arrest procedures, to understand the practical implications of balancing technology and human judgment in law enforcement.

Introduction
Overview
Tutorial Structure
What do we mean by discretion
What do we mean by power
Why is discretion important
Why do police need discretion
UK College of Policing
Agenda
Domestic abuse operating context
Domestic abuse risk assessment
Deployment and decision points
Risk assessment
Predicting perpetrator reoffending
Data science
Current risk assessment
Accuracy levels
Live trials
Legal framework
Is the output relevant
Challenges
Heart Tool
Police statutory legal authority
Case study scenario
What happens after an arrest