Under the so-called gang violence matrix, suspected gang members are given a score assessing how dangerous they are and can be targeted for “Al Capone-style” disruption tactics. It is the first gang violence matrix to be seen outside the police and their partners, allowing the first informed public debate about the tactic. With political backing, it says the matrix helps to thwart violence, saves lives and can help prevent people from being drawn into gang violence. The Met said: “The gang violence matrix is an intelligence tool used to identify and risk-assess gang members in every London borough. Read moreSimilar gang violence scoring systems are believed to be in use by forces covering Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

Source: The Guardian May 07, 2018 15:30 UTC