NCJ Number
239067
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 60 Issue: 6 Dated: June 2012 Pages: 1-68
Editor(s)
Jennifer Gavigan
Date Published
June 2012
Length
68 pages
Annotation
This month's issue focuses on forensic technology applications for law enforcement professionals.
Abstract
This issue includes 10 features articles: 1) 2012 Forensic Technology for Law Enforcement examines mobile technology such as fingerprint biometric solutions in the field; 2) Digital Forensic Investigations 101: Where to Start Looking provides information on how and where to start looking when using digital forensic in an investigation; 3) State-of-the-Art in GPS Tracking discusses how GPS tracking helps an investigator track the precise location of a vehicle, cargo, or contraband in real time from virtually anywhere in the world; 4) Forensic Thinking explores first responders' role to preserve the crime scene which can affect the future of the investigation; 5) Dell Mobile Digital Forensics discusses how departments can stay ahead of the technology curve, while saving on costs; 6) Technology for the First Responder examines how first responders are doing more with less and how advanced technology helps them do their jobs safely and efficiently; 7) University of Tennessee's Investigator Virtual Reality examines virtual-reality crime-s scene investigator training called Investigator Virtual Reality (IVR); 8) New in Forensic Supplies describes the latest forensic products that can help investigators solve crimes; 9) Operation: Law and Order...A Community Sweep profiles the Pasco County, Florida, Sheriff Office's Fugitive Warrant Unit engaged in "Operation: Law and Order" which aims to take criminals off the streets and place them before courts; and 10) Autism and Law Enforcement examines how the police response to people with autism should take into account their behavior in certain social situations. Other departments include: On the Job; Eye on Education; Discipline; Social Networking; Just Handed Down; and Product Spotlight.