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Challenges and choices for crime-fighting technology : federal support of state and local law enforcement /

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This report provides findings of a study of technology in use or needed by law enforcement agencies at the state and local level, for the purpose of informing federal policymakers as they consider technology-related support for these agencies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schwabe, William, 1942-
Corporate Authors: Rand Corporation, Science and Technology Policy Institute (Rand Corporation), United States. Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Institute of Justice (U.S.), JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: Davis, Lois M., Jackson, Brian A., 1972-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand, 2001.
Series:MR / Rand Corporation ; MR-1349-OSTP/NIJ
Subjects:
Law enforcement > Technological innovations > United States.
Law enforcement > United States > Administration.
Federal aid to law enforcement agencies > United States.
Forensic sciences > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Law Enforcement.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > General.
Federal aid to law enforcement agencies.
Forensic sciences.
Law enforcement > Administration.
Law enforcement > Technological innovations.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Law Enforcement's Use of Technology
  • Crime Prevention
  • First Response
  • Investigation and Apprehension
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Administration and Management
  • Federal Challenges and Choices
  • Sources of Technology Information and Support
  • Research, Development, and Deployment
  • Technology Application
  • Challenges and Choices.