Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Officers use computers to access a number of databases, to fill out paperwork, and to record witness statements while they are still at the scene.
2. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) in patrol vehicles has been one of the most important technological tools for patrol officers since the introduction of radio communications.
3. Geographic information system (GIS) software captures, analyzes, and stores spatial data.
4. Psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD), previously referred to as a polygraph or lie detector, is another evolving technology.
5. The Pentagon issued handheld PDDs to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan to screen local police officers, interpreters, and allied forces for access to U.S. military bases.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

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