Big cities used to be really dangerous but crime was put under control by methods that are now under attack. Data-driven predictions of where crime will happen allows police to dedicate resources to locations where they will be most effective at preventing crime. Data-driven decision making is what drives every sector in society. It belongs in policing. This ban is a mistake. Unfortunately, the consequences of the ban won't be experienced until those who voted the rule into effect are long gone from office.
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