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SFerraroBrea410
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Posted: Fri Nov 23rd, 2007 07:36 pm | 61st Post |
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| I agree, the technology class text book gives out so many web sites that I have never heard of before. Although it is great to have the technology, can there be to much? Like in a patrol car. I think it is great to have a computer that can give you all kinds of information at your finger tips. But can some of the technology get in the way of officer safety while out on patrol. We are going to get a new CAD system, and I am sure it is going to take a while for everyone to get use to and work the bugs out. During this time, officers are going to pay more attention to the computer than what is going on around them. I know from experience some of this will be done while driving at the same time. Also, are we filling the cars up with too much stuff? Can we get out of the car if there there is an ambush on the driver's side of the car? If, god forbid, we get in a roll over accident, do the technology inside become dangerous projectiles? Just a few things to think about.
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pbutlertwintowers410
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Posted: Sat Nov 24th, 2007 12:48 am | 62nd Post |
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I agree, and I am also pretty impressed with all the technology websites that are in the text. I've used a few at work already.
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dmereditharcadia410
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Posted: Sat Nov 24th, 2007 07:40 pm | 63rd Post |
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| Yes a sad commentary that the same information is available to crooks and cops. Yet the cops have to play by the rules. Haha learned that in ethics class.
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vmorrisoncj38507
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Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 03:43 pm | 64th Post |
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| What I have found to be interesting is the different communication styles between the different cultures. When speaking to students from different cultural backgrounds in my job I have started to notice these different styles of commuication and have been able to re-think how I approach, speak and even interpret feedback from both their speech and body language. I always thought that if you didn't look someone in the "eye", it was disrespectful but now I know different and have been able to adjust to that. The area in regards to th differences in cultural backgrounds has been very enlightening for me and I believe this will help me tremendously within my career in which ever path I choose.
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vmorrisoncj38507
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Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 03:57 pm | 65th Post |
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| The "eye contact" issue has been forced into the American culture and yes this was a learning experience for me too as an American. I work with high school students and once thought that no eye contact was a sign of disrespect based on my teachings and upbringing. I now know otherwise and have been able to adapt and approach this issue from a different standpoint. I too believe that I will stay in the education field instead of returning to law enforcement or probation myself. I am now thinking along the line of counseling or special education working with the emotionally disturbed, add, adhd & etc... students. Best of luck with your endeavors.
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blowryarcadia410
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 11:27 pm | 66th Post |
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My classes (410-Technology and 304-Terrorism) has been helpful to me in several ways. We have all received training on how to use equipment and how to respond to terrorist acts, but the terrorism class has helped me understand the actual terrorist a lot more. The technology class helps in all aspects of law enforcement because time will only produce more technology for us to use.
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blowryarcadia410
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 11:31 pm | 67th Post |
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I agree with you that perhaps all the technology that is being loaded into patrol cars an be too much. I don't know how many T/C's have occurred because officers were looking at their computer screens instead of the road around them. Also, an officer can not keep his eys's on what is around him if he has his eyes pointed down at a computer screen. Good point.
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ppierceunion
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Posted: Sat Dec 8th, 2007 08:39 pm | 68th Post |
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My research in computer crimes, computer fruad, and identity thefts will make the customer relations end of my job better. In the past, I would just take a report based on what my vicitm says and give them a report number to forward to their credit company and maybe, (Probably not) a detective would contact them if there was any follow up they could do on the case. Now, I can relate more to what they are telling me, and even more inportant, give them some understanding and feedback on how criminals may have accessed their information.
I beleive computers and technology help Officers complete their tasks more efficiently. In my experience, the ability of an Officer to adapt to and understand the workings of a computer program or system and be able to use it to his advantage has a lot to do with his/her age. In other words, have they grown up using computers on a regular basis or are they some of the more "Seasoned" officers who are more cumbersome around computers and technology.
I agree with BLowry on the technology helping us to a point, but there is a time it can become a hindrance or distraction as we have had a number of collisions in which the computer screen was almost certainly a factor. I know I have had my fair share of close calls with the computer screen, and I have caught myself a numbr of times looking at the screen and typing with both hands while driving down the road holding the steering wheel with my knee - NOT A GOOD IDEA!.
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bsmyserbrea410
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Posted: Mon Dec 10th, 2007 06:05 am | 69th Post |
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| I see these corses having a huge impact on my career. I have been working towards a degree for over 10 yeras, and these are by far the best courses to date. It involves a significant amout of work, however, it will beneit you in tht you will be ready to tackle any and all projets sent to you in your career. The organization and time management skills obtained are a must for anyone considering criminal justice as a career.
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bsmyserbrea410
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Posted: Mon Dec 10th, 2007 06:07 am | 70th Post |
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| I agree, Scott. Too much equipment in the cars makes officers rely on the equipment rather than skills to handle some calls for service. i also agree that the officers may pay too much attntion to the computers while driving. this could lead to accidents or even missing that one felony vehicle that they were looking for.
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KBAHRACJ38507
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Posted: Wed Dec 12th, 2007 12:02 pm | 71st Post |
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Being in CJ 385 has taught me various things that can help me in my career including how competitive the field is, and how hard it is to move up the chain of command. Further, I have learned a great deal of information on communication, and how it is used to motivate and influence behavior. I believe this knowledge will help me as move forward in my career.
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KBAHRACJ38507
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Posted: Wed Dec 12th, 2007 12:37 pm | 72nd Post |
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First off Mr. Valdez you should not speak in maxims. I for one do not make a face or laugh when Ms. Franz is talking. I believe the post you responded to was asking for more people to participate in class discussions. Further, in Mr. Lewis post he said "I do believe there is a need for sensitivity, but I think if people share more openly we would have a better exchange in class." Mr. Valdez you go on to say that you are going to brig it. Well I have had three classes with you and Ms. Franz and I have yet to see you bring it. I hope one day in class you do bring it. Because that is what the post you responded to was asking for. I would just hope that after completing CJ 385 you leave the personal attacks out of the discussion.
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