It seems that everything we have discussed on O.com has been so serious, and sometimes personal lately. Lets lighten it up.
Recently, we had an interesting discussion in briefing about what local law enforcement may be like in 15 or 20 years. Many of the younger, tech-orientated coppers had some thoughtful and exciting ideas about what types of tools we may be equipped with in the future. We talked about current technology to create a gun that disables electronics in cars. I guess you can fire a beam or something that essentially burns out the electronics in the vehicle's computer. We already use the license plate scanners, but imagine what type of technology we will be equipped with to locate stolen vehicles or other expensive items in the future. Another idea came up that law enforcement may get less interesting for the thrill seekers among us if we are able to stop criminal behavior so easily.
I know that there are many young imaginative Officers here. What ideas do you have for the future? Unless I grow a few more brain cells, learn to kiss butt better and get elected as Sheriff, I wont be around in 15 years. But I am still excited about the future of Police work.
Recently, we had an interesting discussion in briefing about what local law enforcement may be like in 15 or 20 years. Many of the younger, tech-orientated coppers had some thoughtful and exciting ideas about what types of tools we may be equipped with in the future. We talked about current technology to create a gun that disables electronics in cars. I guess you can fire a beam or something that essentially burns out the electronics in the vehicle's computer. We already use the license plate scanners, but imagine what type of technology we will be equipped with to locate stolen vehicles or other expensive items in the future. Another idea came up that law enforcement may get less interesting for the thrill seekers among us if we are able to stop criminal behavior so easily.
I know that there are many young imaginative Officers here. What ideas do you have for the future? Unless I grow a few more brain cells, learn to kiss butt better and get elected as Sheriff, I wont be around in 15 years. But I am still excited about the future of Police work.
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