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Criminal justice technology in the 21st century / edited by Laura J. Moriarty (with 21 other contributors).

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Moriarty, Laura J., editor.
ProQuest ebook central
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States--Data processing.
Criminal justice, Administration of.
Criminal justice, Administration of--United States--Computer-assisted instruction.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States--Data processing.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xx, 339 pages) : illustrations
Edition:
Fourth edition.
Other Title:
Criminal justice technology in the twenty-first century
Place of Publication:
Springfield, Illinois, USA : Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, [2025]
Contents:
Intro
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
CONTRIBUTORS
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONTENTS
Part I TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION, AND PRISONS
Chapter 1 SPINNING TECHNOLOGY'S TALE: STORIES ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A Layered View of the Criminal Justice Technology Infrastructure
A Personal Tour of Evolving Technology
Mobile Computing and The Politics of Technology Projects
It's About Time
Tales from the Technology Infrastructure
Tales About CJ Technology Data, Use, Outputs, and Outcomes
Tales About Using Data to Shape The Use Of Technologies
Technology Tales Operating on Multiple Layers
Spinning a Final Tale of The Technology Infrastructure
References
Chapter 2 OVERVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Technology and Police Functions
Patrol
Investigations
Traffic
Special Operations
Command and Control
Administration
Technology and Police Goals
Reduce Crime
Call Offenders to Account
Reduce Fear and Enhance Personal Security
Guarantee Safety in Public Spaces
Use Financial Resources Fairly, Efficiently, and Effectively
Use Force and Authority Appropriately
Satisfy the Public and Achieve Legitimacy
Barriers and Obstacles
Future Prospects
Chapter 3 TECHNOLOGY IN JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Historical Overview on the Use of Technology in the Courts
Challenges and Considerations on the Implementation and Use of Technology in the Courts
Case Management Information Systems
Current Technologies and Information Systems
Internet and Web-based Applications
Video Conferencing
Kiosks
Records Management
Court Reporting
Telephone Systems
Social Media
Security
Artificial Intelligence
Concluding Thoughts
Chapter 4 TECHNOPRISON: TECHNOLOGY AND PRISONS
Introduction
Biometric Scanning
Finger Scanning
Eye Scanning
Hand Scanning/Hand Geometry
Facial Recognition
Illegal Activities-detection Technology
Illegal Drugs
The Use of Drones in Prisons
Responses to Drones
Problems with Drones
Addressing the Threat of Drones
Concealed Weapons
Heartbeat Detectors
Pulsed Radar
Contraband Cellular Phones
Smart Card
Electro-Shock Devices
Stun Belt
Electric-Stun/Lethal Fences
Verichip
Monitoring and Surveillance Technology
The Use of AI in Prisons to Monitor Inmates Calls
Monitoring Phone Calls with the Outside World
Problems with AI
Perimeter Security Control Devices
Control of Inmate Movement Inside Prison
Video Teleconferencing
Video Court Appearances/Video Arraignment
Prison Visits/Video-Visiting
Telemedicine
Issues Regarding the Use of Technology
Usefulness
Constitutional Issues
Reliability and Accuracy
High Cost
Recommendations
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 11, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: Criminal justice technology in the 21st century
ISBN:
9780398094683
0398094683
Publisher Number:
40032799670
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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