Technology and Criminal Justice (From Visions for Change: Crime and Justice in the Twenty-First Century, P 255-271, Roslyn Muraskin and Albert R. Roberts, eds. - see NCJ-158451)

• NCJ Number: 158468
• Author(s): J J Grau
• Date Published: 1996
• Length: 17 pages
• Sale Source: Prentice-Hall, Inc
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This chapter focuses on cyberspace and information technologies that affect the crime scene; forms, rates, and qualities of crime; and the criminal justice system. The discussion also refers to genetic and chemical research contributions that have an impact on criminal justice.

Abstract

The convergence of telephone, television, and computer has added the new dimension of cyberspace to our technological society. The high-tech crime scene, characterized by wire and wireless communications that link private and government computers on a local, national, or international level, provides many opportunities for the technologically adept criminal. Sophisticated surveillance equipment can assist law enforcement in identifying, apprehending, convicting, and punishing offenders; however, this wealth of electronic information can also be targeted by criminals. The critical issue in the next century will be how to work out a fair balance between freedom and social control. 34 notes