Three predictive policing approaches in Spain: VIOGÉN, RISCANVI and VERIPOL.: Assessment from a human rights perspective

What is the predictive accuracy and effectiveness of algorithms designed for crime prevention purposes? Are they sufficiently transparent? Are there any inherent biases? This report presents an analysis of three algorithmic tools used by the Spanish administration for predictive analytics in the police and prison sector (VioGén, RisCanvi and VeriPol, the latter of which employs artificial intelligence). The aim is to evaluate