Why Statistics Don’t Capture The Full Extent Of The Systemic Bias In Policing

10/23/2020

This article from FiveThirtyEight delves into the limitations of statistics when it comes to capturing the systemic bias in policing. While statistics can provide valuable insights into patterns of police behavior, they often fail to capture the whole picture. The article argues that statistics tend to focus on individual encounters or incidents, while systemic biases are deeply ingrained into the structure and culture of policing. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing these biases beyond what can be measured by numbers alone. The article also discusses the potential for alternative data sources, such as community surveys, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of systemic bias in policing.

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