Chicago Gang Database

The Chicago Gang Database is one example of police using technology to track individuals .

  • For this activity, skim the two articles linked below (and watch the 2 minute abc7 news video).
  • Write a one-page, single-spaced reflection explaining the role of technology in policing (using examples from the text) and how it can be helpful and hurtful. BUT PLEASE USE PARAGRAPHS TO SEPARATE IDEAS.
  • Consider the following to help you write: What are the societal costs to police using technology in their jobs? Do you think policing can be improved, reformed, or otherwise altered by using technology? What do people need to consider when weighing these issues?

Links:

https://www.propublica.org/article/politic-il-insider-chicago-gang-database

http://blackyouthproject.com/chicago-gang-database-deportation/

https://abc7chicago.com/2978908/

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