Policing and Technology

This text provides accessible and fully up to date coverage of the use, impact and implications of new technology for students undertaking degrees and foundation degrees in policing and related subjects. The rapid development of modern technologies is having profound effects on modern day policing. Recant innovations include sophisticated communication and surveillance devices, developments in road traffic and crime investigation techniques, new personal safety equipment, and advances in the use of the internet, network and computer forensics. All of these are accompanied by new and often complex legislative and regulative requirements. This book ensures that policing students are fully informed, completely up to date with the changes and understand the implications and impact that changing technology brings to practice.

About the Policing Matters series

Books in the Policing Matters series have been specifically written to support students in higher education undertaking degrees or foundation degrees in policing. They provide key information and learning activities related to the core modules delivered on policing courses and are ' intended as a primary resource for students. All books include clear chapter objectives, case studies, practical and reflective tasks, and links - to the relevant National Occupational Standards and current legislation.

Barrie Sheldon joined Staffordshire Police as a cadet in 1972 and completed his career with the Major Investigation Department as a Senior Investigating Officer. He has a BA Degree in taw and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in addition to his extensive policing background with first hand experience of the management of police technology.
Paul Wright retired from the Race Service, in January 2009. He spent the last 10 years of his service specializing in internet, network and computer investigations at local, national and international levels. He has also been heavily involved in industry liaison, advising on e-crime prevention and actively encouraging the flow of information between the business community and law enforcement regarding hi-tech and e-crime.