Explain the Concept of Predictive Policing and Explain How It

question 56

Essay

Explain the concept of predictive policing and explain how it can incorporate the other types of policing discussed in this chapter.Are the various approaches all compatible? In what ways might they conflict with each other?

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Definitions:

Self-Recognition

Awareness of self, usually manifested by the individual’s display of self-directed behavior on viewing her own reflection. For example, a child capable of self-recognition will touch a spot of rouge on her nose when she looks in a mirror rather than touching the mirror.

Self-Esteem

A person’s evaluation of his or her attributes or the positive or negative valence associated with those attributes. In William James’s opinion, self-esteem depends on the number of successes we enjoy relative to our aspirations.

Autonomy

In Ryan and Deci’s self-determination theory, one of three basic or universal needs. Being in control of oneself, or feeling that one’s behavior is congruent with one’s “true self,” meaning that it is intrinsically motivated.