Reference no: EM133748693 , Length: Words Count:450

Assignment:

Overview

In this assignment, you will explore the pros and cons of body cameras being used by law enforcement officers.

Prompt

Note: Be sure that you have read the required readings in the "Increasing Use of Technology in Criminal Justice" resources section before completing this journal entry.

Now that you've reviewed the resources about the increasing use of technology in the criminal justice field, you are familiar with various types of technology and their uses. One popular technology topic is the use of video footage, specifically law enforcement officers using body cameras. For this journal entry, you will consider the pros and cons of using body cameras. You will also consider how elements of the criminal justice system and society impact the use of body cameras.

Specifically, address the following criteria:

• In 50 to 75 word, explain the pros of using body cameras.
• In 50 to 75 word, explain the cons of using body cameras.
• In 100 to 150 word, explain how elements of the criminal justice system impact the use of body cameras.
• Identify in which area(s) of criminal justice (law enforcement, courts, correctional institutions, and/or parole/probation) there are factors that may impact the use of body cameras. Explain how these factors impact the use of body cameras.
• In 100 to 150 word, explain how elements of society contribute to the use of body cameras.
• Explain the cultural, political, and/or social factors that influence the use of body cameras and how they do so.

What to Submit

This assignment should be 300 to 450 words