Technology and Law enforcement
In the recent past, technology has been used to commit more complicated crimes in the world; hence the law enforcement agencies in different parts of the world are using technological tools to fight criminal activities. To ensure the protection of human life, the criminal justice industry has to use software tools and other tracking devices to ensure law and order in different parts of the world. Most of the people who deal with criminal justice ensure that technology will enable security for humankind and play an essential role in the justice system.
Big data
It should be noted that the world produces almost 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day because data is essential in criminal justice departments. For instance, the databases can be used in the storage of DNA and fingerprints that are used in the easy identification of criminals. Data is essential in enforcing the law because a crime is easily recognized, and the best cause of action is taken. The criminal justice system in the world aims to ensure transparency and allowing a more unobstructed view of the illegal activities in the United States by using comprehensive data reporting. For instance, N-DEx system bills is a service that the system to draw sound conclusion and predictions on the data given using pros and cons to connect citizens with certain crimes. Most of the time, law enforcement agencies use multiple databases before making decisions to ensure they offer accurate investigations.
Rapid Identification Systems
Big data has led to the creation of rapid identification systems that enable legal authorities to search through the criminal activities of different citizens. For instance, if an individual is arrested for driving without a license, it is easy for the police officers to identify them immediately by using an in-car computer search. (NGI) Next Generation Identification System that belongs to the FBI authorities incorporates the use of biometrics, such as finger and palm prints, iris, and facial recognition, to help match up different people and their history in the criminal information. The technology used by NGI right now are advanced and are frequently advanced to ensure that the systems are up-to-date and the authorities carefully examine information about an individual.
Detection, Monitoring and Systems Positioning
The use of technology in detection and solving of criminal activities has been made easier currently. The law enforcement agencies are more proactive when using the different tech tools introduced in the market. Some of the tools used to detect, monitor, and position systems to help in ensuring law and order are; drones, scanning of license plates, and Surveillance cameras. Surveillance cameras and drones are used to capture activities that occur in an area and help law enforcement agencies have an excellent aerial view. License plate scanning is a technology used to automatically scan cars that have been stolen or offer a warrant of arrest to drivers who escape the police. In New Jersey, the police department in Camden uses the license plate readers to flag cars associated with drug dealing. Gunshot technology is a type of technology used in the detection of gunfire and helps the police officers identify the areas where such criminal activities have occurred on the map. In the recent past, the Chicago police department was able to incorporate the technology and identify areas where shooting and homicides crimes took place. (GPS)refers to the Global Positioning System that helps authorities to locate criminals and their location quickly. Integrating GPS and other police systems help ensure that the data generated is accurate, and the place of the criminals is made easier because all areas are covered.
In-car-Computers
The use of technology in writing reports helps in improving data collection methods and accuracy. The use of in-car-computers enables the police to write reports faster and decrease errors and leave out relevant information. The police can easily upload reports in different departments for back up purposes to avoid loss of data. The computers help inaccurate collection of information by the police department.
Law Enforcement Robotics
In 5years to come, the use of robotics will be more prevalent in law enforcement. Today robots are used in areas where they are dangerous of bombing and disposing of bombs. In future security, robots will be used in patrols in cities, according to experts. The Dubai Police Robots helps citizens ask questions, pay fines, and access information in the databases. Robot technology will ensure that the police are more enhanced and assist in activities that human beings cannot get involved in.