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Data in Policing: An Integrative Review

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  • Muhammad Afzal
  • Panos Panagiotopoulos

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The article brings together contemporary research on how new forms of data are reshaping policing and police organizations. A systematic review of 192 papers (1970–2022) identifies the developing effects of data in areas like automated decision-making and predictive policing. We synthesize the findings in an integrative framework that links data sources, data-driven processes, and policing outcomes while highlighting the significance of institutional, organizational and individual-level moderators. The acceleration of data in policing raises critical questions for public administration scholars. We discuss the implications on the evolving nature of discretion and decision-making, the training of police officers, and tensions between data professionals and street-level officers. We further unpack the implications for organizational transformation and the changing nature of policing strategies.

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  • Muhammad Afzal & Panos Panagiotopoulos, 2025. "Data in Policing: An Integrative Review," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 48(7), pages 411-430, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:48:y:2025:i:7:p:411-430
    DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2024.2360586
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