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by throawayonthe 8 days ago
> even if it results in negative externalities, knowledge is good.

i can respect[0] that, perhaps the data should be available in some form; but would regardless call 'crime alert emails' a disservice.

[0]i'm skeptical of LAPD producing knowledge in this area, others have noted overpolicing etc. also this is tracking police activity/knowledge, not crimes directly (and tbf it's impossible for it to complete even with best effort)