In 2010, predictive policing software was piloted, with programs like PredPol using data analytics to forecast crime hotspots. This innovative approach aimed to enhance law enforcement efficiency and resource allocation. However, the use of such technology has raised ethical concerns regarding privacy and potential biases in policing practices.

The piloting of predictive policing software in 2010 introduced algorithmic governance themes into contemporary poetry. Poets like Claudia Rankine critiqued preemptive justice and bias in systems of authority, exploring the implications for society and individual rights.