Policing and Technology

£31.99

Policing and Technology

Crime and criminology

Authors: Barrie Sheldon, Paul Wright

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Collection: Policing Matters Series

Language: English

Published by: Learning Matters

Published on: 14th June 2010

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 192 pages

ISBN: 9781844456925


Introduction

The rapid development of modern technologies is having profound implications on modern-day policing. Recent innovations include the proliferation of sophisticated communication and surveillance devices, developments in road traffic and crime investigation techniques, personal safety equipment, the internet and network and computer forensics, all of which are accompanied by often complex new legislative and regulative requirements.

Purpose of the Book

This book ensures that policing students are fully informed and completely up to date with changes, and understand the implications and impact that changing technology brings to practice.

Features

Each chapter includes clear objectives, links to the NOS, practical and reflective tasks, case studies and summaries.

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