TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE

Prompt

In this module, you have learned about technological tools and innovations in law enforcement and the pros and cons of these tools. For this assignment, you will first select a classification of law enforcement technology from the list below and describe the innovations of that classification. Next, you will identify a specific tool that belongs in that classification and describe what it is and how it works. Then, you will identify which police goal your identified tool best supports and why.

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

• Select a classification of law enforcement technology from the following list and describe the technical innovations of that classification.
• Patrol
• Investigations
• Traffic
• Special Operations
• Command and Control
• Administration
• Identify a specific tool that belongs in that classification and describe what it is and how it works.
• Identify which of the following seven police goals your tool best supports and why.
• Reduce criminal victimization
• Call offenders to account
• Reduce fear and enhance personal security
• Guarantee safety in public spaces
• Use financial resources fairly, efficiently, and effectively
• Use force and authority appropriately
• Satisfy public demands and achieve legitimacy