Unit8: Short Paper: Emerging Technologies

Withthe advent of various technological advancements, law enforcement efforts inthe investigation and prosecution of crime have been met with positive results.However, with every advantage comes a disadvantage. Criminals have alsobenefited from these technologies and use the same advancements that lawenforcement employs during the commission of their crimes, or as a tool fortheir crimes (this is evidenced in computer-related offenses and the misuse ofthe Internet).

Ina 3 – 4 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), at least 3 reliable references, address the followingareas in full detail: summarize the advantages of computers/software and theuse of computer technology in investigations, summarize the disadvantages tolaw enforcement with respect to the advancements of computers, research a casewhere the computer was used to aid in the commission of a crime, research acase where the use of the computer was beneficial to the prosecution in acriminal case, and provide a final conclusion/paragraph that addresses yoursubjective opinion as to whether these technologies, in an overall sense, areof benefit or a hindrance to law enforcement efforts.

StudentChecklist: Unit 8 Short Paper

Criteria:Ask yourself the following questions.

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YesPurpose

Didyou identify all of the following as it relates to emerging technologies: 1.The advantages of computers/software in investigations, 2. Any disadvantagescomputers/software have on law enforcement, 3. How computers/software programshave been used as tools for criminal enterprise, and 4. How computers/softwareprograms have been beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case?

Didyou describe and provide examples of all of the following as it relates toemerging technologies: 1. The advantages of computers/software ininvestigations, 2. Any disadvantages computers/software have on lawenforcement, 3. How computers/software programs have been used as tools forcriminal enterprise, and 4. How computers/software programs have beenbeneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case?

Didyou cite your sources?

Didyou research a case as directed in the Assignment’s instructions?

Conclusion/Critique

Didyou state the findings of the paper concisely?

Didyou support or oppose your position with insightful analysis?

Didyou answer all the questions in a substantive manner?

Content

Isyour content accurate?

Isyour content persuasive?

Isyour content comprehensive enough to address the topic?

Format

Didyou prepare your paper as a MS Word Document?

Didyou name your file correctly?

Didyou use APA format to cite your sources?

Didyou check your document for spelling?

Didyou check your paper for grammatical errors?

Isyour paper the correct length?

Youmay consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, andany other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations inAPA style.