An up to date and comprehensive introduction to the use, impact and implications of technology in policing for students undertaking policing related degrees.

Barrie Sheldon is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University delivering a foundation degree in policing to West Mercia Police student police officers and online programmes in counter-terrorism. Barrie joined Staffordshire Police as a cadet in 1972 and retired in 2004. He enjoyed various operational roles and completed his career with the Major Investigation Department as a Senior Investigating Officer. Barrie was also involved with training during his police career and has also delivered investigative training to detectives in Rwanda.

Introduction: the impact of technology on policing
The internet and intelligence
Investigation of cyber-crime
The Internet: preventative and investigative measures
The use of forensics in combating crime
The use of CCTV in contemporary investigation
Counterfeiting: the part technology and the Internet play
Road traffic and technology
Communications and custody
Technology and the future of policing