Conference Papers

Law enforcement and technology

Robert Hamdorf

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Police technology : Asia Pacific police technology conference : proceedings of a conference held 12-14 November 1991
Julia Vernon and Des Berwick (eds.)
ISBN 0 642 19060 7 ; ISSN 1034-5086
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1993
(AIC Conference Proceedings; no. 18)

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Abstract

Although Australian policing is becoming more sophisticated through its use of technology, it remains behind many other developed nations. Hamdorf overviews issues which need to be considered in acquiring and implementing new technology. He outlines a number of areas where technology is particularly important, and emphasises the importance of developing technology to suit emerging crime trends. The importance of ethics within the context of the technological environment is also considered.