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Technology in Police Reporting
Overview
Technology advancements, including dashboard cameras, body cameras, drones, and in-car computers, significantly impact how police officers record and report their activities.
In this assignment, you will examine how current and future technology trends impact report writing in criminal justice.
Preparation
Read the following articles about new and upcoming technologies in law enforcement and report writing.
- The 5 Biggest Tech Trends In Policing And Law EnforcementLinks to an external site..
- The 20 Latest Law Enforcement Software & Police Technology in 2022Links to an external site..
- The Future of Police Report WritingLinks to an external site..
- Smart City Technology and the Future of PolicingLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Read the articles linked above. Then, in a 1-page paper, please complete the following:
- Describe how four current technology trends impact criminal justice report writing.
- Discuss two ways writing criminal justice reports might be different in the future because of new technologies.
- Cite at least three credible sources, in proper SWS style, to support your research.
- Provide a source list and use in-text citations.
- You may use your textbook as one of your three sources.
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Technological advancements have drastically changed how police officers document and report their activities. New tools such as body cameras, drones, and in-car computers are reshaping the criminal justice landscape. In this paper, the current and future trends in technology will be explored and their effects on criminal justice report writing.
Current Technology Trends Impacting Criminal Justice Report Writing:
- Body Cameras:
Body cameras provide firsthand visual and audio recordings of police officers’ interactions. These recordings help ensure accuracy in report writing by serving as an objective source for the details of events, actions, and conversations that can be referenced during the documentation process (Gillespie, 2021). - Dashboard Cameras:
Like body cameras, dashboard cameras in police vehicles record interactions with suspects during traffic stops. This technology provides evidence to corroborate written reports and prevents discrepancies, making report writing more efficient and accurate (Smith, 2022). - In-Car Computers:
In-car computers allow officers to input data in real time, generating reports while on the scene. This streamlines the reporting process and minimizes human error, making reports more consistent and less prone to inaccuracies (Jones & Lee, 2020). - Drones:
Drones are increasingly being used to gather evidence from crime scenes or accidents that may be difficult to document from the ground. The aerial view and capability to capture high-resolution images enhance the…