Powerful new tools—Including surveillance technology and forensic genealogy—continue to advance and are being increasingly deployed during investigations. How will law enforcement leverage the data generated by such technologies? How might both courts and communities be affected by their widespread use or misuse? The session has experts update attendees on the status of such technologies, the prospects for “predictive policing,” and related pressing questions.

Panelists include Dr. Claire Glynn, Professor of Forensic Science, the University of New Haven, Mr. Max Isaacs, Staff Attorney at Policing Project, NYU School of Law, and Dr. Duncan Purves, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Florida. This session is moderated by Mr. Lucas Zarwell, Office Director, Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, National Institute of Justice.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views or policy positions of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) or its members.