Explain the debate surrounding police use of body-worn cameras and license plate readers.

Technology for Today’s Police

This assignment will require you to conduct research. You can use the following resources: textbook, Internet, local police department or KU library database. Conduct research on technology for today’s police departments.

Write an APA, full two-page paper, that addresses the following topics:

Describe the five core technologies for police.

List and then explain the use of technologies for crime analysis, mapping, and problem solving.

Explain the debate surrounding police use of body-worn cameras and license plate readers.

Evaluate the effectiveness of current police technologies, specifically the use of drones, social media, facial recognition, robots, and apps for crime-fighting.

Create at least 3 suggestions on how police departments can utilize technology to improve crime fighting in their community.

Upload your Assignment as a Microsoft Word document, two-page minimum, APA format.