7.3 social impacts and ethical considerations Flashcards
electronic tagging definition
each individual wears a bracelet or anklet that uses GPS to allow correctional officers to monitor their location at all times
how does electronic tagging work
it raises an alarm when tampering with the device occurs
pros of electronic tagging
- monitored offenders less likely to abscond or commit new offenses
- improve the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders by allowing them to leave correctional facilities sooner
impacts of electronic tagging on society
- reduces crime rates
- reduces the money spent on crime
cons of electronic tagging
- a lenient form of punishment
- does not physically restrain offenders; allows them to perform further illegal actions
- requires a large task force of individuals to monitor
- psychological pressure on the wearer
- could be used to track people with health problems (e.g. dementia)
- could be used on immigrants to prevent illegal staying
what does CCTV stand for
closed circuit television
results of advances in technology for CCTV
use algorithms…
- for facial recognition
- for license plate recognition
pros of CCTV
- street and shop crimes reduced
- drivers follow road rules
- general individuals not tempted to perform illegal acts
questions of using CCTV
- how much CCTV is too much?
- can information from CCTV fall into the wrong hands?
- does it reduce crime or alter it?
- should workplaces use it to monitor workers?
- should schools use it?
- are citizens’ rights more important
what type of system is most surveillance systems?
embedded control systems
purpose of safety system
to protect anything that might be harmed when something does not go as planned
example of improving safety systems
implementing side car air bags as well as front airbags for car crashes that impact the side of the car
