With the advent of various technological advancements, law enforcement efforts in the investigation and prosecution of crime have been met with positive results.
However, with every advantage comes a disadvantage.
Criminals have also benefited from these technologies and use the same advancements that law enforcement employs during the commission of their crimes,
or as a tool for their crimes (this is evidenced in computer-related offenses and the misuse of the internet).
In a 3 - 4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), address the following areas in full detail:
summarize the advantages of computers/software and the use of computer technology in investigations,
summarize the disadvantages to law enforcement with respect to the advancements of computers,
research a case where the computer was used to aid in the commission of a crime,
research a case where the use of the computer was beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case, and
provide a final conclusion/paragraph that addresses your subjective opinion as to whether these technologies, in an overall sense,
are of benefit or a hindrance to law enforcement efforts.
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