When The Watcher Becomes The Watched

By Phillip Neely

As a result of their ineffectiveness in stamping down the crime rate, the majority of Americans believe that America's law enforcement agencies need to be disbanded and defunded. Some believe that providing them with cameras can solve this problem. This book also compares whether law enforcement agencies who were provided with technology have successfully combated criminals than law enforcement agencies before the era of technology.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Phillip Neely
• Release date: Nov 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781801280136

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Acknowledgment

I extend my sincere gratitude to my mentor, Michael B. King, Esq, who encouraged me to always strive for the best. I would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ray Muhammad and Dr. Joseph Cillo for your support and listening ear in a time of need. This was a wonderful experience that has really changed my life, and I will always be thankful for this opportunity.

To all of the officers that volunteered to participate in the study, I am truly thankful for your assistance and the timely manner in which you responded to my surveys. This project depended on your participation for completion, and I am grateful to each of you for your assistance.

Finally, I would like to thank Camille Yvette Neely, my lovely wife, for her understanding and continued support. Everyone else that wished me well, I thank each of you sincerely.

About the Author

Dr. Phillip R. Neely, Jr., is a 22-year career law enforcement officer having served in progressively responsible leadership and field positions in local law enforcement agencies. His 22-year tenure as a Law Enforcement professional has afforded him an opportunity to lead, train, and direct all functions of local government. He has experience controlling and managing a budget of more than 27 million dollars.

Additionally, Dr. Neely was in management for the past 11 years and currently working in education over the last 13 years, instructing classes, advising, and mentoring adult learners. The last six years of his law enforcement career entailed numerous roles in administration, managing, and supervising employees.

Dr. Neely's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Master of Science, Public Administration and he received a Certificate of Management and Leadership from Georgia Law Enforcement Command College @ Columbus State University and Graduate of Saint Leo University Command Officer Management Program. He has an earned Doctorate of Public Policy and Administration with an emphasis in management & criminal justice.

Preface

Technology occupies a special position in every field in the world. This book deals with how technology has fared in the field of law enforcement agencies and examines if its use has been effective thus far.

As a result of their ineffectiveness in stamping down the crime rate, the majority of Americans believe that America's law enforcement agencies need to be disbanded and defunded. Some believe that providing them with cameras can solve this problem.

This book also compares whether law enforcement agencies who were provided with technology have successfully combated criminals than law enforcement agencies before the era of technology.

Plenty of statistics, research from academic journals, and examples of the events that have unfolded in America are also mentioned to support the statements. The book cites references from credible sources such as Washington Post, Pew Research, and Vox. Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who assisted me in this task. I am indebted to people for all the valuable support they offered me. Any feedback or constructive criticism of this book is always welcome.

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgment

About the Author

Preface

Chapter 1

Evolution of Recording........................

Chapter 2

When Police Abuse Surveillance Cameras.....

Chapter 3

Dash Cameras.................................

Chapter 4

Effects of Cell Phones on Police Working Behavior........

Chapter 5

The Only Constant is Change..................

Conclusion

Bibliography..................................

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Chapter 1

Evolution of Recording

Once smartphones were introduced to our lives, there was no going back. Although the first smartphone was invented in 1992, it was the iPhone that came in 2007 that changed everything. It changed the way we communicate, store our memories, and