Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter you will be able to:

  • Summarize the investigation of the terrorist hijackings on September 11, 2001.
  • Describe the varieties and characteristics of terrorism.
  • Explain how technology may affect the future of criminal investigations.
  • Discuss the intelligence-led approach to policing and how it could be particularly effective with criminal investigations of the future.
  • Discuss how DNA may become more useful in the future in identifying criminals.
  • Identify the various emerging technologies of biometrics.
  • Identify and discuss other emerging crime detection and criminal investigation technologies.
  • Discuss the implications of using technology for criminal investigation purposes.