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it makes DNA, and other evidence easier to track. they can also look up databases of almost anything (all the cops, anyone registered to a weapon, anybody with a criminal record, people who have a certain car, etc) they can also pose in chatrooms as someone else in order to catch criminals (like pedophiles)

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- Record keeping. Police databases include a lot of photos, videos, profiles, ets. And policeman can easily get access to it.

- Police vehicle have inboard computers, so some they can provide proves taped by inboard camera, call for help, get access to databases.

- Security systems.

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Tracking

Advanced global positioning satellite (GPS) technology and cell phone ubiquity has provided law enforcement officials with additional resources to track and investigate criminal activity. By incorporating tower triangulation, most cell phone users can be traced to a location that is relatively accurate. Emergency call systems and 911 operators can trace a cell phone call as quickly as they can trace a land line call. Vehicles equipped with GPS equipment can be tracked as long as the device remains activated. Small GPS tracking devices can be planted on suspects to track movements. Geographic information systems (GIS) are utilized to map the movements of criminals and their activities as well as to store the information for later use. Most wireless phones have GIS technology embedded, which further adds to the ease in which movements can be tracked.

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Police use computers to make databases of criminals, in order to fight crime. They also use computers to make records of fingerprints and DNA, in order to help solve crimes.

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Police officers use computers to do warrant searches and record checks. They also use them to write police reports.

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when the computer was invented hacking became a problem right from the start.

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12y ago

1.can collect DNA and use that information to arrest criminals through comparison.

2.through collection of fingerprint the can check for illegal immigrants.

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12y ago

Tracking data and changes.

You can track where officers are, what criminals or suspects are wanted, profiles on criminals and citizens (criminal and driving records), etc.

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14y ago

to keep a record of criminals

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