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This chapter will discuss some of the most common issues and concerns associated with some of the modern technologies that are currently available to law enforcement. It will make use of the areas previously discussed, but provide for a real world, contextual position. It will consider body-worn cameras and electronic control devices, to social media, drones, and records management technology; each has its own set of issues that are being brought to light in an effort to allow law enforcement agencies to better implement these technologies.
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Turowski, A. (2016). Technology Limitations in Policing (The Reality is…). In: Bain, A. (eds) Law Enforcement and Technology. Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-57915-7_7
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