1. Computers in Law EnforcementBy
Sterlin Sanders

2. Introduction How computers are used in law enforcement? Controversy?
Increase or Decrease?
Helpful or Problematic?

3. Computers used as Databases
Abilities of the Criminal Databases
FBI and the NCIC
GBI and the GCIC
Hazlehurst Police Dept. and the “Megatron”
Interviewee: Lt. Larry Allen

4. Computers used as Mobile Devices
What is a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)?
Advantages (DBPD “Virtual Partner”)
Verbal response
Quick Ticket
Quick Crash
Quick Map
Increase in citations == Decrease in stop time

5. Computers used as Mobile Devices
Disadvantages of MDT
Expensive
Small coverage area
MDT software
Alternative
The CAD system
Interviewee: Stacey Bridges

6. Computers used as Internet Crime Tools
What is Hacking?
Solutions
Computer Forensics
Electronic Surveillance

7. Computer Forensics What is Computer Forensics? Issues
Steve Martin Report
Melissa Virus
Paypal Inc.

8. Electronic Surveillance
What is Electronic Surveillance
Issues
Carnivore
Magic Lantern
Government believe:
Stop Terrorism
People believe:
Government wants power
Government will spy on the innocent
Violating Privacy Rights

9. Computers used as Identification Tools
What is Biometrics
Type of Biometrics
Authentication
Identification

10. Biometrics Authentication Identification Risks Issues
False-positve identification
High watch list == low accuracy
Copied or stolen biometric data
Issues

11. Conclusion Computers are helpful Computers can cause problems
Increase in computer use