======Moving Toward the Future of Policing====== The threat landscape is evolving due to technological advances, globalization, and societal changes. Criminals exploit jurisdictional seams and adopt new technologies, leading to transnational organized crime and cybercrime. The nature of crime, criminals, and their operating environments are changing, necessitating adaptive law enforcement strategies. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ ^ Quick Facts ^^ |Report location: |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-1180/54|source]] | |Language: |English | |Publisher: | [[encyclopedia:rand|RAND]] | |Authors: | Gregory F. Treverton, Matt Wollman, Elizabeth Wilke, Deborah Lai | |Geographic focus: | Global | =====Methods===== Technological advances enable criminals to exploit jurisdictional seams, creating transnational networks for drug trafficking, money laundering, and other illicit activities. These networks often involve alliances between disparate groups and use technology to maximize profits and minimize risks. Law enforcement must adapt to these globalized criminal operations to effectively combat them. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Key Insights===== Law enforcement faces the challenge of adapting to a dynamic crime landscape shaped by technological progress, global trade, and social shifts. Criminals utilize technology to commit traditional crimes in new ways and create novel offenses. The increasing movement of goods and information facilitates transnational crime, while demographic changes influence crime patterns. Law enforcement must anticipate and adapt to these evolving threats. \\ \\ (Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ =====Additional Viewpoints===== Categories: {{tag>crime}} | {{tag>future_policing}} | {{tag>jurisdiction}} | {{tag>operations_concepts}} | {{tag>policing}} | {{tag>protection}} | {{tag>services}} | {{tag>technology}} | ~~DISCUSSION~~