AdvertisementAt LAPD, Predicting Crimes Before They HappenNovember 26, 2011Carrie KahnfacebookEmailA resident talks with a Los Angeles police officer after another officer was wounded during a shooting in the city in August. Under a program the LAPD is rolling out this month, computer statistics will be used to predict where a crime will occur. Officials hope that the technique will help reduce crime. (AP)