Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

What is Crime?Theories of Criminal BehaviorThe Criminal Justice System
Crime Statistics and Research MethodsJuvenile Justice and Youth CrimeVictims, Rights, and Restorative Justice
Crime Prevention in CommunitiesCareers in CriminologyUsing Technology to Fight Crime
Analyzing Case StudiesBuilding Arguments for EssaysEffective Revision Techniques
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Practical Applications

Using Technology to Fight Crime

High-Tech Tools

Technology is transforming the fight against crime. From computers to DNA, new tools help law enforcement solve cases faster and more accurately.

Examples

  • DNA fingerprinting to identify suspects
  • Surveillance cameras to monitor public spaces
  • Crime mapping software to spot patterns

Caution

While technology helps, it also raises privacy concerns and ethical questions.

Examples

  • Police use surveillance footage to solve a string of burglaries.

  • Analysts use software to find hot spots where car thefts are common.

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Analyzing Case Studies