Technology has helped enhance communication in the criminal Justice system as well as the communication capabilities of specialized databases within the criminal justice system. There are many forms of technology In use today In the criminal justice field such as iris scans and mobile data terminals. In this particular paper I intend to discuss and compare different forms of specialized databases, as well as the negative and positive effects due to all the new technologies in the criminalJustice that has been and Is currently being Incorporated In the day to day actions and activities. One such specialized database used to help with communication is the mobile data terminal (MET).

This device (computerized) is used in emergency and transit vehicles to communicate with the dispatch (central) office (Overmaster, 2011). Many police agencies require officers to have this form of terminal system (wireless mobile) In their vehicles. This database helps law enforcement officers manage their workload in the center (communication) and also helps officers gain a better efficiency in regards to time management.Mobile data terminals allow officers to have access to status updates, dispatch receipts, and to other units In case that unit needs backup and/or assistance. Dispatch and officers communicate on this device frequently in order to know where to go, to update their (officers) statuses, to call for assistance, etc. Iris scans are another form of specialized database used in the criminal Justice system.

Iris scans are a method of biometric identification in which pattern recognition of the eye Is used to determine the Identity of a subject and/or suspect (Technology LLC, 2010).When identifying an individual iris scans may be quicker than retrieving fingerprints. Iris recognition and iris scans have been proven to be the most accurate type of biometric devices the criminal Justice system has today. Different patterns In the eye are taken by a camera and then scanned. No one person's eyes are the same.

Everyone's eyes contain different patterns that make them unique thereby making the device's results accurate due to a person's eye patterns deferent from any other person. Communication in the criminal Justice yester Is Improved by this technology.It (Iris scans) allows officers to determine If a person has already been processed in the criminal database as well as if they (the person) has a criminal history or background while allowing other Jurisdictions to be able to access the same forms of information even if they (officers) are not in the same town or city. Iris scans and Iris recognitions have only been used In the past decade and the government wants to continue to see this type of technology grow within the criminal Justice system (Technology LLC, 2010).Currently, iris scans are seed mainly for database access, watch lists, security purposes, border crossings, passports, and computer logging. In today's society technology is a major factor In our dally lives.

New technologies have many positive effects towards communication. Cell phones, computers, iris scans, mobile data terminals, etc. Are only a few technological advances that have improved safety measures of officers while they I OFF them (cell phones) it would be very hard for people and officers alike to communicate with one another.Computers as well as the internet have increased the positive aspects on communication; they (computers) have allowed us (officers) to organize, store, and process large amounts of information and data that officers use daily. As technology grows, new advancements will continue to improve things (computer systems and data processing) that the criminal Justice system uses on a daily basis.

As with anything with positives come negatives especially, in regards to technology.We, as a society, have become so dependent on technology that if we were to lose the use of computers it would have a negative effect on the criminal Justice system and he way officers gather, store, and share information and data. The growing of technology causes people to have to be trained over and over to keep abreast of the new types of technology. The constant changing of technology causes problems due to the time it may take for an officer and/or person to learn the ever changing forms and uses of technology.

Another negative aspect of technology is that it costs to upgrade many of the devices I. E. Computer systems, cell phones, etc. And everyone may not possess the monies required to upgrade these devices.

Modern technology as caused some to work faster and harder to stay abreast of all the new technologies that are being implemented into our Jobs almost on a daily basis. If, I had the option to choose the type of specialized technology I wanted to use, I would choose the mobile data terminal.This device would be helpful in storing large amounts of data while allowing information to be sent and received in a matter of seconds. Due to the fact that the mobile data terminal has a built in Global Positioning system (GAPS) it would be very convenient to an officer who does not know he area well, but needs to get somewhere in a hurry. This same technology (mobile data terminals) is also responsible for allowing officers to receive status updates of other officers, subjects and suspects, and dispatch receipts.Also, the data terminal allows officers to receive information on offenders, suspects, etc.

In a matter of seconds as opposed to having to go back to the police station to retrieve information and files that are needed in a timely manner. Technology continues to change on a daily basis and is very important to our society in work as well as in our regular everyday lives. As advances in technology continue to grow, we will need to be able to become familiar with the different advances and implement it (technology) in our lives.IFS, mobile data terminals, iris scans, live scans, and facial recognitions are all different forms of specialized databases in the criminal Justice system that help to improve our communication and work capabilities for law enforcement officers. Although, technology has many negative and positive effects overall it has improved our lives and work force (especially the law enforcement agencies) by leaps and mounds.