Video and Multimedia

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Video 1: Philadelphia Police talk “Smart Policing”
Description: Philadelphia Commissioner Charles Ramsey and Deputy Commissioner Nola Joyce speak about the PPD’s Smart Policing program.

Video 2: CompStat I
Description: This Channel 4 ITeam Exclusive examines the New York City Police Department (NYPD) COMPSTAT program.

Video 3: An Inside Look at the System That Cut Crime in New York By 75 Percent
Description: This NBC news video clip examines the NYPD’s COMPSTAT program.

Audio 1: Outgoing NYPD Commissioner Bratton Attends Final Crime Stat Meeting
Description: This NPR audio clip follows outgoing NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, as he participated in one final crime stat meeting.

Audio 2: Can Software That Predicts Crime Pass Constitutional Muster?
Description: This NPR audio clip explores the use of predictive policing software.

Web Link 1: COMPSTAT: Its Origins, Evolution, and Future In Law Enforcement Agencies
Description: This electronic report by the Police Executive Research Forum presents COMPSTAT, from its inception to the present.

Web Link 2: Overview of Predictive Policing
Description: This webpage of the National Institute of Justice provides an overview of predictive policing, and also includes recent research findings on the topic.