CRJ 3550 Technology and Crime
(formerly CRJ 355)
Technology has revolutionized the field of criminal justice. From policing to after-the fact crime analysis and crime mapping, the use of technology has greatly advanced the war on crime. Technology has also created severe problems for law enforcement. Sophisticated criminal information is now at our fingertips, and criminals now have the ability to commit crime internationally using computers. This course will examine the uses of information technology within the world of crime and in the Criminal Justice system. We will examine cyber and computer crime, discuss legal issues related to investigation and prosecution, and look at the ways in which law enforcement, the courts and our correctional systems are using technology to fight, prosecute and punish criminal behavior.
Distribution
Criminal Justice & Legal Studies