Needs and Prospects for Crime-Fighting Technology
The Federal Role in Assisting State and Local Law Enforcement
Most policing in the United States is done by law enforcement agencies at the local level. Although most Americans prefer that policing be controlled locally, there is considerable support for federal help in funding police. One area in which federal funding has been seen as useful is in the development, testing, and implementation of improved technology. An initiative proposed by the Clinton administration would increase funding of state and local law enforcement, with emphasis on technology assistance, technology deployment, crime lab improvements, and training. This report provides information on the current status in each of these, gives examples of what has been accomplished, and suggests prospects for improvements.
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Contents
Preface PDF
Tables PDF
Summary
Executive Summary PDF
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments PDF
Chapter One
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two
Contextual Overview PDF
Chapter Three
Responsive Technology Assistance PDF
Chapter Four
Technology Deployment PDF
Chapter Five
21st Century Crime Labs PDF
Chapter Six
Bridging the Training Gap PDF
Chapter Seven
Recommendations PDF
References PDF
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