Predictive Police Proactive Actions Against Extreme Violence: strengthening police intelligence - the Brazilian case

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584162408054

• Palavras-chave: terrorismo; inteligência policial; violência extrema; ações proativas de policiamento preditivo

• Keywords: police intelligence; extreme violence; predictive police proactive actions; terrorism

• Abstract: This study delves into the vital importance of enhancing police intelligence to effectively counteract extreme violence, underscoring the necessity for advanced predictive measures against severe threats like terrorism, election interference, and school violence. We draw a clear distinction between predictive policing and proactive police strategies. We analyze the critical need for police specialization, embracing new technologies, and bolstering intelligence resources to preemptively tackle violence, while navigating the ethical and legal quandaries presented. We stress the imperative of maintaining a balance between ensuring public safety and upholding privacy rights, in compliance with Brazil's General Data Protection Law. The discussion extends to the risks of algorithmic bias in policing and it points out the need for independent audits and judicial oversight on surveillance tech use, and calls for legislative updates to keep pace with evolving security challenges. Highlighting the significance of continual professional development, adherence to ethical norms, fostering a security tech industry, and enhancing international cybersecurity cooperation. This study also posits that there is an urgent need for the modernization of laws concerning criminal organizations and the production of evidence. It argues for a comprehensive overhaul of existing legislation to include cutting-edge methodologies that can adapt to the complexities of contemporary crime dynamics. Additionally, this research underscores the importance of utilizing war game simulations, which allow for the testing of complex scenarios in controlled environments. Such simulations can indicate essential requirements for legislative modernization in this area, providing lawmakers with empirical data to craft more effective and responsive legal frameworks. These strategic simulations not only forecast potential challenges but also offer a robust platform for evaluating the implications of new laws before their enactment, thereby ensuring that legislative updates are both practical and well-informed. We conclude that an extensive dialogue is crucial for crafting a legislative framework that effectively combats extreme violence, anchored in solid scientific and technological support.