Exam 19: Future of Policing

What innovation has been added to officers' flashlights?

Among the primary challenges in fighting international crimes are the lack of cooperation and poor relations among some countries, the lack of consistency in laws among countries, and jurisdictional issues.

Which of the following is correct with regard to the use of video camera technology as used by local police departments?

Results from a study by the American Civil Liberties Union regarding police cell phone tracking found that

Management information systems, or record management systems, have increased the amount of time and resources needed to conduct many administrative functions within police agencies.

Which of the following is used to monitor human behavior in public areas and was instrumental in identifying the individuals responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013?

Many departments still employ out-of-date technology.

Which of the following would most likely be considered an international crime?

There is no evidence that the heavy enforcement of drug crimes may be waning, particularly for low-level drug offenses.

Which of the following has been attached to some unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones?

What technological developments are assisting law enforcement?

In 2014, then-president Obama responded to the lack of a clear immigration policy and proposed to protect roughly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

How does the economy impact policing?

Which type of technological advancement would best assist police officials who wish to deliver a cell phone to a hostage taker who does not want to directly confront the police?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that warrantless cell phone tracking is illegal.

The use of vehicle tracking devices, which require the placement of a transmitter for tracking purposes on a suspect's vehicle, has been ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.