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Criminal investigation 2

3 Ways of utilizing electronic technology in surveillance and investigation

Technological advancement has impacted all the facets of the economy legal and law enforcement industry being one of them. Law enforcement activity rely heavily on information about the crime in prosecuting the suspect. To facilitate a smooth flow of operation in surveillance and investigation, law enforcement officials utilize electronic technology in data collection, storage and data communication for felony determination.

First, electronic technology is used in data collection in surveillance and investigation in the legal system. Digital cameras offer the prospect for recording videos of crimes committed in public areas such as business buildings, and such information is vital in law enforcement investigation (Monahan, 2016). Digital surveillance cameras confer both investigatory value and deterrent value.   Similarly, GPS is another electronic technology used to track and identify the geographical location...