By Derian Walker

Computer technology has been both a bane and a benefit to law enforcement. Computer technology has created an entire new realm of criminal activity for law enforcement to deal with--in the form of hackers and Internet predators. Those same technical advancements have increased the power and range of law enforcement to capture criminals. Most police forces, local sheriff departments and government agencies are computerized and employ some form of technology in their everyday crime-fighting efforts. From laptops in squad cars to community online services and accessible databases, law enforcement incorporates the latest technology when budgets allow.

Law enforcement officers with notebook computers in their squad cars can easily access databases to check credentials of motorists and individuals they interview at crime scenes. They can write and send reports while the events are still fresh. Mobile electronics are used to catalog evidence at crime scenes and to manage the evidence once it's transferred to the police facility. Portable crime scene technology can help investigators identify fingerprints and other evidence on the site, allowing the officers to move quickly to apprehend the perpetrators.

 Law enforcement mainly used firearms tsar night sticks but my change depending on what type of field your in

 Police cars serve multiple roles including mobile offices, prisoner transports and communication centers. They must be equally capable of receiving radio communications from the station, retrieving suspect information from the computer database and pursuing a fleeing automobile on surface streets and highways.

 Police cars are capable of doing more than most civilian cars. Upgrades include powerful 3.6 liter V6 engines and 5-speed transmissions modified to hold up under the wear and tear of constant use and extreme situations like pursuits. High strength steel construction and reinforced frames and doors improve officer safety in the event of a collision.

 Law enforcement well only get better for the future as technology advances