This approach gained momentum with substantial federal grants directed toward smart policing solutions. The LAPD, led by Police Chief William Bratton, spearheaded one of the initial trials in 2009 with $3 million in federal funding. The goal was to predict crime-prone areas and deploy officers pre-emptively to deter criminal activities. The involvement of respected figures like Bratton lent credibility to the technology, leading to its adoption by other departments nationwide. By 2014, a survey revealed that 38% of 200 surveyed departments were using predictive policing, and 70% were planning to implement it in the coming years.

Ah LA that Bastian of peace and safety