Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2024 Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Question 25g

Assessment of investment in predictive policing tools

Full Question Text

Q25g.  (Please only answer for those technologies that are currently in use in your jurisdiction)  Thinking about the positives and negatives of your office’s or department’s use of these policing technologies or equipment (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for the community or communities your office/department serves?

g. Predictive policing tools (e.g., using AI to help anticipate or assess crime)

Statewide Total
Total
Strongly agree 75%
Somewhat agree 25%