Technology in Policing: The Past, Present, and Future

Question 1

What did the President’s Crime Commission argue in 1968?

Answer 1

A national emergency number was necessary (911)

Question 2

Enhanced 911 systems were eventually augmented what?

Answer 2

computer aided dispatch systems (CAD)

Question 3

What are computer-aided dispatch systems?

Answer 3

They allow for the prioritization of calls by providing an automated means of classifying and prioritizing calls for service

Question 4

how does the Internet help police departments?

Answer 4

police departments can facilitate communication with the public by using their home page in a variety of ways

Question 5

In the past, how were records recorded by police departments?

Answer 5

manually; first with pen and paper then the typewriter

Question 6

What is the National Data Exchange (N-DEx)?

Answer 6

A vehicle for information sharing among law enforcement agencies at every level of government in the US

Question 7

What is the COMPASS program in Redlands, CA?

Answer 7

It takes the concept of data sharing one step further and involves collaboration among not only law enforcement but also local governments, healthcare partners, universities, and the private sector

Question 8

In 2004, what percent of 911 fees came from home phones in cellphone bills?

Answer 8

70%

Question 9

What is UMD Guardian and what can it do?

Answer 9

An app for UMD students to directly connect you to UMD police
The app:
-allows you to send pics through the app
-pings your phone if needed
-allows you to text

Question 10

when can the police ping your phone?

Answer 10

only in dire situations thru the cellphone carrier

Question 11

What is AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System)

Answer 11

a biometric identification system that uses digital imaging technology to store, analyze, and obtain fingerprint data.

Question 12

What is an LPR (License Plate Reader)?

Answer 12

sees if tags are stolen, if the car is stolen, if you’re a registered sex offender, if there’s a warrant for your arrest, if you’re not allowed on campus, if you’re on terrorist watch list
-can see if a student is responsive

Question 13

How has crime analysis been enhanced?

Answer 13

by technological innovations

Question 14

what is crime mapping?

Answer 14

maps that are designed to depict different info, utilizing different databases

Question 15

what are examples of operations?

Answer 15

-computer in the field
-video camera
-less lethal weapons
-license plate readers
-GPS
-shotspotterTM or other gunshot detections (can tell how many shots were fired, how many guns)
-small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or Drones) (can tell where a drone is and where the operator is)