Compare and contrast police technology

America formed its first police forces with ideas and ideals inherited from British law enforcement institutions and they have continued to evolve ever since. The Chicago police department as we know it today is one of the worlds’ finest and most advanced police forces. Chicago formed its first true police force on April 10, 1855. The officers were just a small group of constables. Their uniforms were no more than plain clothes and a badge attached to leather bans around their hats. As for their choice of communication and protection, they wore a whistle and carried a club to enforce laws and influence citizens. Chicago saw an increase in crime and needed new ways to communicate a need for assistance. In 1881 the first 7 foot street lights were installed on streets corners to be used by officers and civilians to alert authorities of crime and a need for assistance. In 1893 the Chicago police became aware of a need for woman on the force to search and guard female prisoners. In 1910 the Police department expanded its use of technology by adding patrol boats and motorcycles. By 1918 they were using motor vehicles for patrols and in 1930 used transmitters to communicate with its police officers. Today the Chicago police force has grown to approximately 13,000 officers and has evolved tremendously since the installation of police call boxes and the fingerprinting systems. Today they utilize science with enhanced DNA testing, software and streaming videos just to name a few. The police force of today embraces technology and education turning policing into a profession. The Chicago police force emphasis’s a need for good training, discipline, and alternatives for police officers. For example, Government Technology TV shows us how loud speakers can be heard for miles so victims can be made aware of search teams. Those same speakers can also be used to hear victims. This technology can also be used to control crowds by subjecting the crowd to a frequency that hurts