Statistical Literacy in the Police: Handling Statistical Information and Using it for Risk Assessments

IF 1.7 Q2 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Christian Zimmermann
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Statistics are used in the police, for example, to show changes in crime trends over time and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of crime prevention measures. Statistical literacy is the ability to understand and draw sound conclusions from statistical data; therefore, it contributes to professional competencies in police work. In the present study, the handling of statistics and probabilities by police commissioner trainees is examined in more detail, focusing on risk literacy. Using police-related scenarios, it is examined whether biases can occur in the assessment of probabilities and risks, as is the case in other professions. Both the conjunction fallacy and the base rate neglect could be demonstrated and are discussed in terms of their relevance for training and police work in general.

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警察的统计素养:处理统计信息并将其用于风险评估
例如,警方使用统计数据来显示犯罪趋势随时间的变化,并为预防犯罪措施的有效性提供证据。统计素养是指理解统计数据并从统计数据中得出合理结论的能力;因此,统计素养有助于提高警务工作的专业能力。在本研究中,我们以风险扫盲为重点,对警务专员受训人员处理统计数据和概率的情况进行了更详细的研究。本研究利用与警察相关的情景,考察了在评估概率和风险时是否会出现偏差,其他职业的情况也是如此。结合谬误和基率忽视都可以得到证明,并讨论了它们与培训和一般警务工作的相关性。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that reports research findings regarding the theory, practice and application of psychological issues in the criminal justice context, namely law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Journal encourages submissions focusing on Police Psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation. The Journal also welcomes articles that focus on criminal behavior and the application of psychology to effective correctional practices and facilitating recovery among victims of crime. Consumers of and contributors to this body of research include psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, legal experts, social workers, and other professionals representing various facets of the criminal justice system, both domestic and international.
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