Technology and Policing: Global Perspectives and Policy Implications

Author:   James F. Albrecht ,  Garth den Heyer
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Pages:   239
Publication Date:   07 June 2026
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Author:   James F. Albrecht ,  Garth den Heyer
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:  

9783032221377


ISBN 10:   3032221374
Pages:   239
Publication Date:   07 June 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. COMPSTAT: The Origins of Crime Analysis in the New York City Police Department.- Chapter 2. A New Era in Policing: Examining the Structure of the New Zealand Command Centers.- Chapter 3. Crime Analysis: What it is and how it isPortrayed by Opposing Attorneys.- Chapter 4. The Use of Technology to Evaluate Crime Trends and Predict Criminal Incidents in South Africa.- Chapter 5. Examining Predictive Policing Models implemented in the United States.- Chapter 6. The Role of Technology in Law Enforcement and Predictive Policing.- Chapter 7. Policing Cybercrime.- Chapter 8. Deploying Police Volunteers to Combat Cybercrime in the United Kingdom.- Chapter 9. Response to Bullying and Cyberbullying: Strategies for Rural Law Enforcement.- Chapter 10. Drones in Law Enforcement: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions.- Chapter 11. Effective Utilization and Legal Guidelines when using Technology and Surveillance in Criminal Investigations.- Chapter 12. Analyzing the Fundamentals and Practices of Police Surveillance in Counter-terrorism Operations in Nigeria.- Chapter 13. The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Policing: Challenges and Opportunities in Australia.- Chapter 14. Integrating Global Artificial Intelligence Ethical Standards and Best Practices into Police Department Policies.- Chapter 15. Exploring the Depictions of Police Technology and Artificial Intelligence in American Films and TV series.

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James F. Albrecht is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security at Pace University. A Fulbright Fellow and former NYPD captain, he served 20 years in the NYPD, including as Commanding Officer of Transit Bureau District 20. He was a first responder on 9/11 and later served as Police Chief of Criminal Investigations for the EULEX mission in Kosovo. Albrecht has consulted for the UN, U.S. federal agencies, and international organizations on policing, terrorism, and law enforcement reform. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Biology and German, master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Human Physiology, and History, and is completing his doctoral studies in Criminal Justice. He has lectured globally and is the author/editor of over a dozen books on policing, violence, and international justice. His work spans police use of force, community policing, law enforcement leadership, and anti-corruption, with a strong focus on international collaboration and public trust in policing. Dr. Garth den Heyer is a leading expert in policing and counter-terrorism and teaches at Arizona State University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. A former New Zealand police inspector with over 38 years of service, he specialized in national security, counter-terrorism, emergency management, and disaster response. He also served with the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, leading reform efforts for the Royal Solomon Islands Police. Dr. den Heyer holds a doctorate from Charles Sturt University and a degree in economics from the University of London. He is a mixed-methods researcher focused on police reform, organizational performance, and the policing of terrorism. Internationally recognized, he has held fellowships and advisory roles in the U.S. and UK. He has published extensively and serves on several police advisory committees and editorial boards, including as a senior research fellow at the National Police Institute.

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