Abstract
In recent years, there has been a tendency in the digitalization of all spheres of public life, the introduction of information technology and the use of technical means. At scientific events of various levels, they discuss the importance, necessity and possibility of using certain achievements of information technology. In Russia and other countries of the world, exhibitions of technical means, security means are annually held (Sfitex, Securexpo, Interpolitech, etc.) where one can witness achievements in this area. Naturally, the results of technological advances began to be actively used in the activities of law enforcement agencies, including the prevention of penitentiary crimes. This article is devoted to the study of use of information technology and technical means in the prevention of penitentiary crimes. This issue has more than once become the object of discussion of scientists and practitioners. Based on the analysis of doctrinal sources, scientific research, statistical data, the article formulates a theoretical substantiation of the importance, necessity and effectiveness of use of information technologies and technical means in the prevention of penitentiary crimes.
Highlights
Modern society is constantly undergoing changes in this or that area of life
It should be borne in mind that success of the use of information technology and technical means in the prevention of penitentiary crime and investigation of specific crimes depends on the intensity and consistency of interaction between law enforcement agencies of different departmental affiliation
Based on the above mentioned, it can be argued that the use of information technologies and technical means in the prevention of penitentiary crimes is carried out in the following directions:
Summary
Modern society is constantly undergoing changes in this or that area of life. Technological and informational changes have affected all spheres of public life: be it simple communication or crime prevention. We can safely say that we are at the origins of a revolution that will fundamentally change life, work and communication. We are witnessing massive changes across all branches of science and technology. As for the social sphere, a paradigm shift is taking place in the way we work and communicate, express ourselves, receive and transmit information. A similar transformation is taking place at the level of governments and state institutions, as well as, along with other systems, in education, health care, public order, crime prevention
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