Policing in America has had to change over the years in order to keep up with changes in society. For instance, internet stalking was not something anyone had to worry about in the 1920’s.

During the 20th Century, telephones became commonplace in the home. Later, car ownership became common, and later still, the use of personal computers became commonplace. These were all positive changes for society, yet they also caused great changes to take place in the world of law enforcement. Discuss the good and bad aspects of each of these technological developments, as they relate to law enforcement.

Also, can you identify any other developments in recent years (positive or negative) that had a strong impact on law enforcement?