DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits
DHS has launched a predictive policing initiative that examines Americans' financial behavior to anticipate potential criminal activity. The program collects data from credit reports, bank statements, and other financial records, using algorithms to flag patterns linked to fraud or other offenses. Critics argue the approach risks privacy violations and could disproportionately target minority communities. The agency has not yet released detailed methodology or oversight plans.