[From article]
Los Angeles police are increasingly relying on technology that not only tells patrol officers where crime is most likely to occur but also identifies and keeps track of ex-cons and other bad guys they believe are most likely to commit them.
Police say the effort has already helped reduce crime in one of the city's most notorious and historically gang-ridden neighborhoods.
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Dubbed LASER for its ability to zero in on offenders and hotspots, it is one of many newer law enforcement tools that use data tracking and collection — such as license plate scanners and cellphone trackers — often with little public knowledge or regulation.
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A crime intelligence unit creates the lists by reviewing interview cards officers submit after stopping people on the street. The unit pays special attention to mentions of gun-related crimes or robberies, and people with violent and lengthy criminal histories.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/
Los Angeles Police Use Data to Target Crime
LOS ANGELES — Nov 14, 2014, 7:24 AM ET
By TAMI ABDOLLAH
Associated Press
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