With the prevalence of crime solving shows (the many versions of Law and Order and CSI) filling the TV line-up most nights, using technology to nail the “perp” is nothing new. From accessing incriminating hidden files on a suspect’s computer to using the miniscule amount of saliva (DNA) found on a straw—the important role technology plays in solving crime is obvious.

As Scott Adams says in his blog, “The technology for catching criminals is improving faster than the criminals are getting smarter.”

In a world where it seems just about everyone has a camera phone, the likelihood of having an illegal act go undocumented will just continue to diminish.

Milwaukee cops recently used a mobile fingerprinting device to identify an uncooperative suspect who refused to give his name. For the whole story click here.

Before the advent of such technology, someone might not have gotten caught. With recidivism rates over 50%, one can only postulate how technology may decrease crime rates in the future. Minority Report anyone?!

The high incidence of crime in Milwaukee is well-known. It’s great news that the city is working to take greater advantage of technological innovation in their crime-fighting efforts.