2007-12-16 09:13:01 · 2 answers · asked by tone h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the paperless police dept. The use of computers and other technologies (GPS, Compstat, CAD) all help to improve law enforcement.
2007-12-16 09:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GPS put manned tailing out of business more than 10 years ago for the FBI. Court order required
Wireless cameras are used to observe the outside of homes. Court order required
Equipment exists to pinpoint a cell phone call. It's very expensive and a court order is required.
The change from film to VHS to digital storage of video systems allows the transmission of a picture of a bank robber to police with minutes as opposed to hours or days in the past.
The insertion of transaction data at ATM and any cash register over your image provides admissible evidence of a fraud.
Miniaturization of cameras allows them to be hidden in normal items like exit signs, clocks, alarm devices and others I won't mention.
A lot of this stuff has been available for more than 15 years, some for 30. As the costs have come way way down it is used extensively.
2007-12-16 09:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋