Barrie Sheldon, Paul J. Wright

Policing and Technology (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juni 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781844456925
• Artikelnr.: 38352165

Autorenporträt

Barrie Sheldon is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University delivering a foundation degree in policing to West Mercia Police student police officers and online programmes in counter-terrorism. Barrie joined Staffordshire Police as a cadet in 1972 and retired in 2004. He enjoyed various operational roles and completed his career with the Major Investigation Department as a Senior Investigating Officer. Barrie was also involved with training during his police career and has also delivered investigative training to detectives in Rwanda.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: the impact of technology on policing
The internet and intelligence
Investigation of cyber-crime
The Internet: preventative and investigative measures
The use of forensics in combating crime
The use of CCTV in contemporary investigation
Counterfeiting: the part technology and the Internet play
Road traffic and technology
Communications and custody
Technology and the future of policing