Examine technology and data tools for use in the criminal justice system that provide Data-informed decision-making.

Instructions Preparation

• View the Technology in Corrections BriefingLinks to an external site. video that introduces you to the types of challenges to corrections operations and challenges you to find solutions.
• Download the Week 10 Assignment Template Download Week 10 Assignment Template and use it to complete this assignment.
• Review Electronic Monitoring of Offenders: An Ethical Review as needed to complete this assignment.
• Research the technology to solve the problem types detailed in the brief that are often encountered in corrections operations in the areas listed below.
  • Probationer monitoring and accountability.
  • Contraband detection and prevention in prisons.
  • Access control.
  • Officer/Staff safety.

Deliverable

Create a technology briefing for each of the four problem types, using the Week 10 Assignment Template. Make sure to consider and incorporate information from your readings, research, and the Corrections Challenges Briefing video into your work. Do the following for each of your chosen technologies:

1. Correctly classify the tool and describe how its primary feature(s) and capabilities improve the performance, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of probation/corrections operations.
2. Describe 3 accepted policies, rules, or best practices for the use of the technology.
3. Provide an explanation of a significant (non-ethics-related) downside or concern regarding the technology that would effectively inform a decision to adopt it.
4. Describe a primary ethical concern associated with your monitoring devices or system. Write at least 3 responses or talking points, that would effectively address the concern.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Examine technology and data tools for use in the criminal justice system that provide Data-informed decision-making.
• Analyze the impact of technology on various aspects of the criminal justice system.
• Evaluate ethical issues that criminal justice technologies pose to the law enforcement community and society.