1 Emerging Technology Chapter Four

2 Chapter 4: Goal Present and discuss emerging technologies that impact the criminal justice field and the management of technology.

3 Major Trends and Issues Wireless technologies and architecture Data-mining tools: AI, expert solutions, neural nets Broad bandwidth technologies Integration and enterprise solutions Natural data and sensor technologies Biotechnology and criminal justice “IT” Privacy and ethical concerns

4 Wireless Technologies: Connectivity Solutions for Law Enforcement Mobility advantages Reduction of infrastructure Ubiquitous interface Multiple platforms

5 Data-mining Technologies Can information technology be used to help facilitate better decisions among law enforcement professionals? Artificial intelligence vs. expert systems Neural nets and decision making Best examples

6 Broad Bandwidth Solutions Criminal justice investigative vs. record files Complex data issues Transmission through broad pipe solutions Memory and processing requirements Case solution benefits

7 Natural Data and Sensors Video monitoring and facial recognition Acoustic sensor data Integration with text sources Profiling crime environments Next generation sensors

8 Biotechnology and Criminal Justice Technologies DNA and other bio-identification technology “Iris” and other biometric data Prediction and biotechnology Next generation biotechnology

9 Integration and Enterprise Architecture Solutions Scope of emerging technologies Integration models CITA funding source Changes in funding paradigm/strategy Stand-alone vs. enterprise software solutions Stove pipes within jurisdictions and across communities

10 Integrated Justice CAD/RMS “end-to-end integration” Enterprise application integration Mobile access to LAN Regional integration Jail/booking/criminal history Law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections – model programs in every state Standards and models supported by US DOJ –XML is the global, enabling standard

11 Critical Technology for Homeland Security – A Model for Justice Knowledge management/data mining Information sharing with layered security RISSNET/LEO integration Stronger authentication/biometrics Data repositories/warehouse/virtual databases

12 Critical Technology for Homeland Security – A Model for Justice Collaboration and web portal technologies Simulation/modeling Middleware enterprise application integration (XML standards) Wireless interoperability

13 Critical Technology for Homeland Security Challenges: Enter once, use electronically Integrity of databases Middleware, enterprise integration tools 22+ systems down to 1 or 2 (agencies in DHS) Architecture must be dynamic

14 Developing Technology Knowledge management – data warehouse, text to data, data to graphics, analytical tools GIS Overhead imagery – space technology Security – providing for layered access “Communities of Interest” “Sensitive But Unclassified” – SBU Industry access to law enforcement and intelligence files Communications and interoperability

15 Knowledge Management Applications Crime analysis (demo) Incident based reporting systems Jail management/security Investigative analysis tools – numerous Intelligence/information sharing systems Tech transfer – ONDCP/CTAC Web site Homeland security drives massive tech development – see demo

16 Crime Analysis Demo Some major software vendors Crimeview/Arcview Omega Group “Crimeview” integrated with ESRI Arcview Mapinfo - web site Consider pros and cons of these 2 leading vendors – see article handout Training: NIJ funded crime mapping and analysis training program at Rocky Mountain LECTC, see

17 Managing Criminal Justice Technology Evaluations Last and Best