...How Technology Has Changed Policing Since the implementation of the two-way radio back in the 1930’s, technology has rapidly changed policing in many ways. There have been so many groundbreaking technological advances in policing which are usually advantageous to officers. First, it was motorized patrol which increased response time. Next, the two way radio which made it game changing for preventative patrol, because officer can quickly get word from the station when they are notified of a crime and can be there quickly. Also, some of the newer technologies are also very significant as well, such as DNA testing and video surveillance. All of these things have shaped the roles that present day police officers have. When it comes to technology there are so many different way that it effects policing, but three of the biggest topics are, technological advancements in the late 20th and early 21st century, the use of technology to deter and prevent crime, and how technology impacts police culture, organizational structure, and management. Over the last thirty to forty technology in policing has increased to a level thought unimaginable fifty years ago. One of the most important pieces of technology that has really developed, is the collection of information in databases around the country at the hand of any officer at any time. With all this information that an officer has readily at use it can make the job not just easier but safer. If an officer pulls someone over just...
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...Thomas West Final Exam Essay Technology in criminal justice is advance faster than we can imagine. With new computer software, GPS tracking devices, and many other electronics there are more tools than ever that police departments have available to them. With new technology comes new problems such as privacy issues that can infringe on people’s rights. New technology can be restricted and these restrictions can determine how effective this new technology is and how it is used. Some concerns that people have with this technology is how they are being monitored with it. Things such as GPS tracking devices that are as small as a pen can be put on anything and can be track no matter where it goes. To some this seems like a great idea to implement it into criminal justice to help police track criminals, but to others this is a new way police can violate our right to privacy. This ethical dilemma can only be regulated by legislation that can restrict the uses of it in law enforcement. This can eliminate this technology from ever being used legally. In my opinion that is something that can restrict new advances in criminal justice. Being able to track suspects without having to perform physical surveillance can help save police money and small GPS trackers can go were officers trailing someone can’t. In my opinion this new technology is a great advancement and should not be halted by legislation. I know that many people disagree with me when I say that I don’t care if I am being...
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...Majority of offenders who are incarcerated in the U.S. will at some time return to the community in hopes of not returning to the system. Criminal Justice professionals have made it a priority and commitment to help keep these offenders in the community and from not reentering into the system. The research included in this paper examines different approaches made by criminal justice professionals to help reduce the rates of recidivism. Recidivism refers to an offenders relapse to criminal activity, causing reentry to the criminal system. Millions of adults in the U.S. are currently in the criminal system, whether it be incarceration, parole or probation (Ph.D., 1998). The Bureau of Justice Statistics found in a study that 404,638 state prisoners from 30 states were released in 2005. Out of that number, 67.8 percent of these offenders were re-arrested within three years of their release and 76.6 percent were re-arrested within five years (Dickson, 2014). According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2009), at least ninety-five percent of state prisoners will be releases from prison and back into the community at some point (Schmidt, 2010). Majority of the prison population is a result of drug offenses and most offenders who make up the recidivism rate are drug users (Ph.D., 1998). Criminals who commit drug and sex related crimes, tend to be the most repeated offenders. With little resources and options, these released offenders will often times find themselves converting back...
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...New Technology and Criminal Justice The technology revolution has swept the nation. It has not spared the criminal justice system. In fact, it has given the criminal justice system more work. Like any other public or private agency in the business world, the criminal justice system as a whole has to keep up with new technology in order to prevent and deter crime. Technology changes from day to day but regardless the criminal justice system must stay up to date with its advances. Computers are a way of life. Citizens use computers for many transactions. They place their personal information on the internet for multiple reasons. Criminals have caught up with this and are now committing crimes through the use of the internet. They hack peoples’ computers and steal their identities. Many citizens have become victims via the internet and now the criminal justice system has to intervene (Freeman, 2006). In order for the criminal justice system to be able to catch criminals of cyber crimes, they must stay on top of technology. Many law enforcement agencies, small or large, are guilty of failure to adopt new computer software, other technology that can help reduce crime rates, and help apprehend the new type of criminals. The law enforcement sector not only continues to have the typical burglars but now they have the cyber criminals. According to the National Institute of Justice (2004), law enforcement agencies “face the challenge of keeping pace with criminals who...
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...Logan Vanburen 11/30/2015 Eng. 101 Mrs. Markowski Can Carrying a Weapon reduce Crime Rates There are crimes everywhere in our world. Crimes happen all the way across the nation and can even happen in a small local town that you may have grown up in. There is crime where ever you look now a days. From little petty crimes, all the way up to murder. It’s almost as if crime has started to become a part of our society, and not just something that happens only every once in a while. You can go on the news, and within watching it for five minutes you might see that someone has been murdered, and barely bat an eye at it. Our society has become so blind to the fact that so many violent crimes happen that it doesn’t even bother them anymore. What if I was to tell you that there was a super simple way to decrease the amount of violent crimes that happen in our society. Would you listen and do it? There is a way that you can decrease the violent crime rate. That simple way is to simply have a CCW and carry a small firearm on you when you go places. CCW is a word that means concealed carry weapon. This allows for a person to hide a weapon, such as a pistol, so that no one would know that they have the gun on them at all. Every state in the United States allows for someone to have a CCW as long as they have taken the right courses and is qualified to do so. “The participant must provide 2 current utility bills or any other 2 forms that show residency. They also have to have taken and...
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...Criminal Justice Trends evaluation Marion Wade CJA/394 Criminal Justice Trends evaluation It is important for us to understand past, current, and future trends throughout the criminal justice system. Trends allow us to identify areas that need to be addressed so we may be equipped to handle them better. Society depends of the criminal justice system in many ways to offer them a sense of justice, safety, and peace of mind. Within this paper I will discuss past, current, and future trends and how it affects and changes our criminal justice system. I will also address recent and future trends and contemporary issues that affect the criminal justice system, as well as the values of the criminal justice system in a changing society. Past Trends Even though to most it may not seem like it, the criminal justice system has come a long way in its dealings with the public. In the past the criminal justice system was viewed as a faceless machine that acted independently of the areas it charged to look after. It seemed that it was better to stay detached from the public in order to remain biased in their judgment and to keep their professional appearance. By studying past trends we not only were able to see trends in criminal behavior as well as having the ability to try and create possible projections on why it could lead but, we were also able to view the interaction between the criminal justice system and those it served. Both the criminal justice system and the general public...
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...Criminal Justice Trends Evaluation The interface between components of the criminal justice system and criminal justice connections with surrounding society is always changing. For this assignment the writer will evaluate the past, present, and future trends. In addition she will discuss the recent and future trends and contemporary issues affecting the criminal justice system, and the value of the criminal justice system in a changing society. For instance there has been a trend in new technology that is used by criminals that the criminal justice system has to comply with and combat. Past Trends In the past the criminal justice system had it easier, sure they dealt with rapes, robberies, murders, fights, and many of the same things they do today but on a much smaller scale. In the past law enforcement which was more involved with the communities due to the fact that officers walked the streets on patrol. They talked with the citizens and got to know the people within their communities. The result of this was a community that was not fearful and that was trusting of their justice system. Years ago there was not the forensics to aid in a case, at the same time there was not the technology that we have today. As for the forensics this was a hindrance because it made figuring out who the criminal actually was much harder. In the same right they did not have the technology of the criminals today, which at times can make it easier for law enforcement agencies to find the criminals...
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...This paper that I am going to write will give you a bit of insight on our recent and future trends as well as contemporary issues that affect our criminal justice system. There is a saying as time change so does people change. And when they do so does all that was brought with them from the past making what we recently see and understand a blueprint for our future. This is done with all people, places and things. In the age of information which we recently live in there are many technologies that many would have thought would be impossible in this day, time and age. Especially when it comes to the way our criminal justice system has the ability to solve crimes much faster than it did in the past through the most powerful tool used today DNA. This is what gave the criminal justice a big break at even the hardest cases that was unsolved for years. Modern technology has given the criminal justice system as well as our society a bonded connection by producing technology that keeps our neighborhoods safe from murders, rapist, thieves etc. Not only has technology given our society security as assurance of safety it also seems like nowadays it has opened up a better level of communication between communities and law enforcement. This does not mean that technology and the police are 100% better than they were before technology it simply means that there are better ways to approach any and every situation to make sure our citizens are treated fairly as well as our law enforcement...
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...Criminal Justice Trend Evaluation Terry Milton CJA/394 June 25, 2012 James Beeks Criminal Justice Trend Evaluation To keep up with the criminal problems in society, functions and components of the criminal justice system has to evolve in order to be able to detect and keep up with growing trends in society. New laws need to be created to help keep up with the evolution and its new trends. In this paper the evaluation of past, present, and future trends that connect to societies and the components of the criminal justice system will be discussed. It will also assess the recent and future contemporary issues that affect the criminal justice system. The purpose of this paper is to show that the criminal justice system has a major role in an ever changing society. Recent and future trends have always and will always affect the criminal justice system. New trends in technology, law, terrorism, gender and diversity will always effect the functions of the criminal justice system. Technology in the 21st century is one of the legal issues that have caused controversy. New technology devices such as hand geometry biometrics and the use of retina and iris devices have the ability to gain information not only on people’s health but also their medical history as well. When it concerns the criminal justice system, many of these new technology devices are being used to detect drugs and concealed weapons that are sneaked into prison facilities. They help prevent illegal activities...
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...Criminal Justice Trends Evaluation John Doe CJA/394 January 21, 2012 Criminal Justice Trends Evaluation There is no discrepancy that crime has continued to hinder society. It was at the urging of the Social Commission that the actual number of crimes became a priority so that facts and statistics could be developed. These first statistics were recorded and began nearly sixty years ago. The results show a continuous increase in crime. When the first studies were conducted the crime trends included larceny, physical assaults, and homicide. As time progressed, the studies broadened to include organized crime from street gangs to mafia’s, and trafficking of illegal drugs as well as humans. The only significant difference from the crime of the past and criminal elements society contends with today is that the illegal activity of organized crime groups is not as blatantly obvious as it once was (Economic and Social Council, 2011). The following information will discuss crime trends and the impact they have within the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system is an intricate part of society and it is essential that this system remains capable of adequately dealing with the latest crime trends. One large difference between yesteryears crimes and today’s are the involvements of human lives and the World Wide Web. The trafficking of people from all age groups from city to city and even between countries has become easier with the utilization of the internet. Robberies...
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...primary purpose is to review and report in the ever expanding study in criminal justice organizational behavior areas in the workforce. This discussion focuses on the forces of change and the approaches to managing organizational change in criminal justice agencies, including identifying observable aspects of organizational cultures (Robbins & Judge, 2013). What social, political, and organizational behavior can influence change in criminal justice agencies? The criminal justice field is an ever evolving field. As today’s technology changes so does the way the criminal justice field interacts with that technology. As our society changes the technology that we use will also be altered to fit the situation. The barriers that come along can affect how the criminal justice field interprets what to do next. The basis of the criminal justice system is to protect and serve the community as a whole. Keeping up with the changes in society in our social, political, and organizational behavior is a vital part of our criminal justice system. There will be fewer barriers as it relates to females in the criminal justice field as well as minorities in particular roles in the different departments because of the social, organizational, and political behavior changes in the criminal justice system and these barriers are being torn down consistently. Statistically there will be more women and minorities in the criminal justice field by the year 2020 than white males (Schmallager, F., 2011)....
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...The evolution of technology directly affects the way the criminal justice system operates at fundamental levels. A wide range of technologies are employed in support of the justice system, including identification software, database management software, computers, automobiles, and weapons. The adoption and implementation of technology also directly shapes the policies and practices of the justice system. For example, the development of modern communications and transportation technologies in the early 1900s increased the response capability of police and changed citizen calls for service. Computers and cellular technologies have increased the capacity of data processing, information sharing, and communications within and across agencies. The increasing societal dependence on the Internet and computer-mediated communications have led law enforcement to develop tools to investigate offenses online. Thus, technology plays a pivotal role in the justice system, though a majority of researchers focus on the implementation and effect of technologies in law enforcement agencies. Over the last several decades’ technology has evolved in ways that most would never have imagined. Technology used to be something only seen in movies or The Jetson’s. Today, technology is used to operate in nearly everything we do throughout the day. The increased use of technology offers many pros and cons, when it comes to the criminal justice system, it can greatly impact and/or seriously hinder all in one...
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...The entire criminal justice system is affected and has adapted to modern technology in how modern technology is being used as a tool to enforce the law. Law enforcement officers and correction officers and the entire criminal justice system rely on technology to do their jobs properly. Computerization of specific records can save the department an immense amount of time and the ability to solve crimes in a much faster and efficient way. It is true that modern technology and computers save time and man hours in police work. Their databases allow officers to retrieve information for an open investigation within a matter of minutes instead of searching through file cabinets of paper files of information needed on crimes and offenders who break the law. The databases of issues that pertain to the law allow the criminal justice system to be more efficient in updating important police reports, criminal records, identity information and outstanding warrants of offenders who are breaking the law. This type of technology is needed it dose save lives and it prevents people from being victimized by crimes that happen within society. No security or police system is perfect but the uses of modern technology dose prevent crimes from happening and enhance the ability of all police officers to able to make the arrest of offenders who are breaking the law. In fact the entire criminal justice system has implemented the use of modern technology in their departments in how they are keeping records...
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...Research Process and Terminology Paper Name CJA/334 - RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Date Instructor Research Process and Terminology When I hear the word research, I usually think of scientists in a lab wearing white lab gowns but, this is not always the case in the Criminal Justice field. Research can be used to fight crime, prove evidence in court or even help improve police response without the city. There are many terminology’s that has to be known to be successful when working in the field. How will this new terminology and knowledge apply to a career in criminal justice? There are hundreds of jobs within the criminal justice field. This new terminology will help throughout the research and will and aid in whichever branch or specialty the person is undertaking. The Terminology will help the person understand the different performances of the research and how it can be applied to his or her performance in job duties. This will give anyone a better understanding for research and how it should be carried out to assist them How will not knowing the proper terminology affect you as you conduct criminal justice research? Anyone that works in the criminal justice field knows that at any time people rely on the system to help them when needed. The system basically has control of all our lives and can determine what may happen next. Not knowing the proper terminology can have a huge effect on someone’s life, safety, and can even death...
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...http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/cja-304-entire-course/ CJA 304 Learning Team Assignment Technical Communication Methods and Practices Presentation This archive file contains CJA 363 aka CJA 304 Learning Team Assignment Technical Communication Methods and Practices Presentation. CJA 304 Learning Team Assignment Technical Communication Methods and Practices Paper This document will explain the whole process of how an officer must get in touch with another officer and the department or dispatch center before or after an event. This task will also determine the technology devices as well as resources which may be utilized in the communication process. This document will also tackle how technology can be employed to communicate more efficiently within the different areas of criminal justice. Additionally these authors will explore as well as describe the future of technologies not the presently in existence for assistance in the interview procedures and also the interrogation process too. CJA 304 Press Release A plan has been lately allotted the City of New York’s School Safety Agents who perform an integral part in the safety of the students at public schools. New York City’s Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly joined with the Kings County District Lawyer Charles J. Hynes as well as Local 237 Teamsters President Gregory Floyd introducing to the general public the latest program called “Assault on School Safety Officers Program” which is among...
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