Discuss the history of technology in criminal investigations. Explain how both police officers and criminals use technology to their advantage. Provide one example of how police may abuse technology.

What will be an ideal response?


They may range from the use of telephones in the late 1800s to the current use of drones and tablets. Criminals have used technology for identity theft. Police officers have adapted by becoming more astute with social media.

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Currently there is no federal agency to intervene when there is suspicion of Internet child abuse

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following are examples of primary data except:

a. Observation data of drug corners b. Focus group data c. Video surveillance tapes d. Geographic data of student pathways to school

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Lepke Buchalter revolutionized labor racketeering by infiltrating the businesses and unions that hired him

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Crime scene reconstruction is the major _______ for the collection of physical evidence

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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