With the advent of various technological advancements, law enforcement efforts in the investigation and prosecution of crime have been met with positive results. However, with every advantage comes a disadvantage. Criminals have also benefited from these technologies and use the same advancements that law enforcement employs during the commission of their crimes, or as a tool for their crimes (this is evidenced in computer-related offenses and the misuse of the Internet).

In a 3 and half page paper (excluding title and reference pages), address the following areas in full detail: summarize the advantages of computers/software and the use of computer technology in investigations, summarize the disadvantages to law enforcement with respect to the advancements of computers, research a case where the computer was used to aid in the commission of a crime, research a case where the use of the computer was beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case, and provide a final conclusion/paragraph that addresses your subjective opinion as to whether these technologies, in an overall sense, are of benefit or a hindrance to law enforcement efforts.

Part A:

1. The advantages of computers/software in investigations, 2. Any disadvantages computers/software have on law enforcement, 3. How computers/software programs have been used as tools for criminal enterprise, and 4. How computers/software programs have been beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case?

Part B:

1. The advantages of computers/software in investigations, 2. Any disadvantages computers/software have on law enforcement, 3. How computers/software programs have been used as tools for criminal enterprise, and 4. How computers/software programs have been beneficial to the prosecution in a criminal case?