Police Technology by Robert E. Foster
Buying a book on internet can sometimes be painful. You don't know what he look like, you just have one or two resumes, no more information on the publisher's website. If you are lucky, there are some comments on Amazon. However, personally, I just buy books on internet now. Why? Because websites like Amazon have astronomical selection of books. You search for a book, you'll find it. Out of print since 20 years? Try Alibris or Abebooks. More and more books are searchable online and good resume are made. Soon, it will probably be the primary place where to buy books.
I have been contacted by Mr. Robert E. Foster. He sent me a really good resume and a lot of information about his new book. I post it on the blog because it's in direct relation with it: the union of security and technology; an introduction for students of colleges and universities. These 3 words (security, technology and education) are enough for me to post this information on the blog. Bellow I put the fact sheet wrote by Mr. Foster. You also can check the table of content, and four reviews [1][2][3][4] of his book. I didn't personally read it (if anyone want to send me a copy of it, leave me a message in my email box and I'll do a review of it with pleasure) but I think it worth his low 33.33$USD.
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Subject:
The use of the text book Police Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004) in colleges and universities.
Background:
An often asked question is How does Police Technology fit into current course curriculum? A cursory examination of university and college catalogs will review few that include courses that directly explore police technology such as computers in law enforcement or the management of public information systems. However, nearly every criminal justice program includes a course similar to current issues, critical issues or contemporary issues in policing.
Analysis:
Issue
Police Technology’s Advantages
Terrorism and Homeland Security
- Explains and discusses fragmentation and interoperability
- Chapter Seventeen is devoted to using the Unified Command Concept as a technology. The development of the National Incident Management System (a January 2005 requirement for federal funding at the state and local level) is explored and thoroughly explained as the Standard Emergency Management System.
- The PATRIOT Act and technologies used in conjunction with tracking and surveillance such as traditional wire taps, Carnivore and Magic Lantern are explained and explored.
- Privacy, legal and practical issues related to surveillance are discussed throughout.
DNA
- The science of DNA is explained, along with the development of DNA databases and the ethical and legal considerations. Several states have had recent legislative changes (including a California referendum) relative to DNA. DNA figures prominently in many recent and ongoing criminal prosecutions.
Community Based Policing
- The text defines and traces the history.
- The text looks at technologies that may enhance the model.
- The text compares and contrasts how technology may actually reinforce the previous model of policing (professional) and not Community-based.
Crime Analysis
- The theory and science of crime analysis are explained and explored.
- Advanced methods of analysis such as geographic profiling are explored.
Technology Basics
- The text is designed for the computer novice and expert. All students will become better end-users
The Internet
- The History and technology is explained.
- The use of the internet by law enforcement is explored.
- Numerous examples are used to show how the Internet may enhance community policing.
Hi-Tech Crime
- Computer Crime, Computer-related Crime and technology crimes are defined, explained and contrasted with traditional crime.
Liability
- The impact of technology on situations wherein there is a tremendous amount of agency and personal liability, such as vehicle pursuits and the use of force is explored.
Summary
The book explores technology using traditional themes, issues and theories as a common, connecting thread. The work is meant as a supplement to a traditional education in criminal justice. Moreover, because technology has changed crime and the work place, an examination of technology better prepares the student for future studies and employment.
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