Challenges of using information technologies in policing

• Main Author: Bogdancho Gogov
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje 2017-12-01
• Series: Bezbednosni Dijalozi
• Subjects: information technology; policing; ambient intelligence and privacy
• Online Access: http://periodica.fzf.ukim.edu.mk/sd/SD%2008.2%20(2017)/SD%2008.2.04%20Gogov,%20B.%20-%20Challenges%20of%20using%20information%20technologies%20in%20policing.pdf

Crime is perceived as symbolic as well as a real threat to human security. Hence a growing number of different institutions take part in crime control. At the same time, due to greater security needs, public and private organizations increasingly cooperate in building a multi-agency partnership. It creates a situation in which by implementing the partnership projects for crime control and public order, they put individuals in a position of being subjected to control, but at the same time to participate in the implementation of the control of others and of themselves. Relatively new technical means such as digital video cameras and audio systems and analysis of genetic material are introduced in the police and policing for the purpose of better control of the various forms of criminal behavior. It is interesting that these new forms of criminal control do not replace the old ones, but only complement them. Continuous and comprehensive control is established as an explicit function in many areas of social life, and it is explained as a result of the situation with crime and the associated phenomenon of fear of crime. The opportunities that are offered by information technology to monitor various segments of private and public life sharpen the relationship between the need for security and privacy protection. Obviously, the monitoring and surveillance will increase in use along with the future development of science and technology and will develop from routine to regular investigative measures in criminal and legal events. In this paper, we consider the possibilities of new technologies and their use in policing, as well as the dangers of violation of human rights and freedoms, and especially the right to privacy.