STARRED Kirkus Review:Β βIn an important book that goes to the heart of issues at the forefront of contemporary life, Ferguson examines how police departments are now using supposedly βobjectiveβdata-driven surveillance technologies to work more effectively in a budget-cutting era and to avoid claims of racial bias. In this engaging, well-written narrative, based on studies and a deep understanding of policing, [Ferguson] describes the growing police use of shareddata, its effects on how and where police work, and its usefulness in predicting future criminals . . .Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how technology is changing American policing.β
