MAJ 6604 Technology for Modern Policing
The topics in this course focus on the modern criminal justice professional who must be familiar with in the application and operation of the variety of systems that are used in the various criminal justice agencies. The subject matter will include the National Crime Information Center, project management, interfacing networks, computerized record keeping, communication systems, mobile data terminals, use of computerized data for decision-making and other topics identified by the interests of the participants. Students will examine the role of GIS in crime analysis by covering the basic components of a GIS. Students will also examine the use of GIS in criminal justice agencies (Corrections, Probation and Parole as well as Police departments) throughout the U.S. Discussions will include issues of implementation of programs and obtaining funding sources for technology equipment.