Issues in information technology

This book is a concise and informative overview of the issues most important to police leaders interested in employing cutting-edge technology. The reader focuses on such topics as emerging technologies, strategic planning, working with vendors, ways to get funded, information sharing and more. Written by law enforcement executives, policing IT managers, a city chief information officer and other experts in the field, this nontechnical publication identifies the questions to ask and issues to consider when trying to make the most of technology. In agencies with limited resources, but ever-expanding responsibilities, this publication is a good starting point for considering the best way to integrate information systems that will improve police processes.