Law Enforcement Technology Quiz

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Section 1:Impact of technology

True or false: Modern technology provides many benefits for law

enforcement officers.

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Correct! Modern technology plays a key role in today's law enforcement. It allows law enforcement to transfer information, put out alerts, take photos, and much more.

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Incorrect. Modern technology plays a key role in today's law enforcement. It allows law enforcement to transfer information, put out alerts, take photos, and much more.

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Section 1 continued: What is one issue with using modern technology?

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Information is transferred almost instantly.

Information can be more easily accessed by the public.

All of the above.

You cant be sure as to whether all information is valid (i.e.. Pictures, videos, etc.).

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While modern technology is providing many options on how to send information between stations, officers, and even civilians, is a huge benefit due to faster response and incriminating evidence, it also make it harder to tell whether all gathered information is legitimate.

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While some of these, such as information being more accessible to the public, could potentially seem problematic, they are all actually very helpful. Faster information transfer and public knowledge are vital to our law enforcement agencies and officers, and make their job easier and more successful in the war against crime.

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Section 2: History of Technology

True or False: Pepper spray, invented in 1982, is also known as Oleoresin

Capsicum, or OC

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Pepper spray, or Oleoresin Capsicum, is a chemical derived from chili peppers, that causes extreme irritation to the skin and eyes, causing tears, pain, and even temporary blindness.

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Pepper spray is also known as Oleoresin Capsicum, or OC.

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Section 2 continued: Who first developed 9-1-1, and when?

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Verizon; 1986

AT&T; 1976

AT&T; 1986

Verizon; 1976

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In 1986, AT&T came out with 9-1-1, a direct line to emergency services. The reason for the number, 9-1-1. is that it is almost impossible to accidentaly dial, and it is easy to remember. 9-1-1 has since been adopted by every U.S. phone company, and will work with any phone as long as it can connect to a phone line (paid service or not).

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9-1-1 was invented by AT&T in 1968, and has been a staple in how emergency services since.

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Section 3: Emerging Tachnology

True or False: Law enforcement now has flashlights that can detect the chemical make up of substances.

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Yes! Law enforcement is starting to use handheld laser devices (similar to flashlights) that can accurately detect narcotics, and other drugs and chemicals. These are easy to use, and since its all digital, it can easily be updated quickly for every new drug that hits the streets.

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Law enforcement has started to use the devices, known as a handheld laser spectroscopy device, and they have been very successful so far.

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Section 3 continued: Is the PHaSR a:

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Type of flashlight with strobe and black light capabilities?

Laser emitting device used for crowd control?

Camera that can stream live footage to a police department?

Type of Taser that has power settings?

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The PHaSR is a laser weapon that stuns and disorients its targets. It is wielded and operated by a single person, and is completely self contained.

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The PHaSR is a self-contained laser weapon that is use for crowd control.

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