Techno-Literacy in Law Enforcement
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Which of the following is an example of a technology tool used in law enforcement?

  • Google
  • Microsoft Outlook (correct)
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Word

    • Which of the following is a function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in law enforcement?

  • Analyzing social media data
  • Creating management reports (correct)
  • Conducting online research
  • Tracking email communication

    • What is the importance of supervisors and managers being techno-literate in law enforcement?

  • To make research easy
  • To improve efficiency and effectiveness (correct)
  • To champion predictive policing
  • To track crime data

    • Which area did the author immerse themselves in to be conversant in when they took over Human Resources?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author do when they managed computer services during a difficult period?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author do to ensure that everyone in the organization had a minimum level of competency with computers and software?

    <p>Started building the skill set early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author emphasize as important for police organizations to do in order to find lasting solutions to problems?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why technological skills are important for police organizations?

    <p>To reduce the need for outside expert help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that police organizations are incorporating technology requirements into their hiring and promotional process?

    <p>Conducting all testing via computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author have to quickly expand their understanding of technology issues?

    <p>To ensure the new police facility and jail had the best technology infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author recommend in terms of finding individuals with technological skills in police organizations?

    <p>Groom individuals with technological skills already in the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technology is a major driver of efficiency and effectiveness in law enforcement organizations in the 21st century?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Supervisors and managers in law enforcement must have a good understanding of technological tools to be successful?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an example of technology tools that managers and supervisors in law enforcement should be familiar with?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technological skills are no longer optional for police organizations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Apps now exist that make the public safety job easier and more productive.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Technology projects are risky and difficult to manage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The author managed the agency's computer services division for several years.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The author found the material they were reading to be interesting and engaging?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The author became an expert in the areas of workers compensation, labor law, and equal employment issues?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The author brought in an outside consulting firm to help guide the IT staff during a difficult period?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The author successfully completed a jail management system project in nine months?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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