SEBP 2021 - The importance of a multi-disciplinary approach - data science & policing

<p><a href='http://www.sebp.police.uk'>www.sebp.police.uk</a></p> <p>From the Society of Evidence Based Policing conference 2021</p> <p>Andreas Varotsis is an inspector in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). He is also a Quantitative Crime Scientist, working in the Strategic Insights Unit, which is a multidisciplinary team at the Met providing analytical support to the Commissioner and Management Board of the MPS.  The team combine advanced econometric and data science methods with randomised controlled trials, behavioural science and operational policing experience.</p> <p>  Andreas’ area of focus is quantitative modelling, drawing on both econometric and algorithmic tools of analysis, large datasets, and operational insight to provide high quality advice to the most senior decision makers in the MPS.</p> <p>Andreas also has a particular interest in deploying disruptive technologies in policing, and helps coordinate Police Rewired, a community bringing together volunteers from the civic tech community and policing practitioners to prototype new tools to fight crime.</p>