scholarly journals Smart Security Cameras: The Corporatization of the Surveillant Assemblage

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmin McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Political Economy Approach

Using a political economy approach, this paper considers how home smart security cameras function as part of the surveillance-industrial complex and strengthen the relationship between law enforcement agencies and multinational technology companies for the benefit of private interests. This dynamic is maintained by the surveilled citizens themselves, who finance the smart security camera industry and participate in a culture of surveillance. The concepts of surveillant assemblage and panoptic surveillance will be used to ground these claims. This paper will reference scholarly articles and news pieces about Amazon Inc.’s Ring doorbell to illustrate two important consequences of the proliferation of smart security cameras: the outsourcing of policing and the shaping of consumer behavior.

scholarly journals Security and defense sector of Ukraine in the mechanism of realization of the defense function of the state

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Viacheslav Alexandrov
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
National Security ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Civil Defense ◽  
The State ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Security Forces ◽  
Defense Function

The article highlights the aspects of the Security and Defense Sector’s defense function. Based on the analysis of the legislationof Ukraine, the specifics of the normative regulation of the content of the category “defense”, as well as the diversity of doctrinal understandingof this category are highlighted. It is noted that the defense function of the state is realized, in fact, by all elements of the powermechanism. In this way, the state of readiness of the state “defense forces” necessary for the flow of armed aggression is achieved.Along with this, it was noted that within the framework of the state mechanism, it is expedient to single out those structures whosecompetence directly provides for the implementation of the defense function.The structure of the security and defense sector contains four components, which are differentiated according to their functionalpurpose and legal nature. In particular, these are: 1) security forces; 2) defense forces; 3) defense-industrial complex; 4) public associationsthat voluntarily participate in ensuring national security. It is also worth noting that the institutional components of Ukraine’ssecurity and defense sector belong to both the state apparatus and civil society institutions.The content of the categories “security forces” and “defense forces” is distinguished. Security forces are law enforcement andintelligence agencies, state bodies of special purpose with law enforcement functions, civil defense forces, as well as other bodiesentrusted by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine with functions to ensure the national security of Ukraine. In turn, the defense forcesinclude the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as other military formations, law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies formedin accordance with the laws of Ukraine, as well as special purpose bodies with law enforcement functions, which are assigned by theConstitution and laws of Ukraine. The main institutional element of the Security and Defense Sector is the Armed Forces of Ukraine.It is the Armed Forces that protect the sovereignty of the state and territorial integrity, as well as ensure the inviolability of state borders.Emphasis is placed on the function of the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine as important componentsof the security and defense sector.It is noted that today the subordination of military institutions and law enforcement agencies to various ministries and authoritiesis a factor that may negatively affect their interaction in the process of performing the tasks provided by law. Therefore, we consider itexpedient for the President of Ukraine, as the Head of State and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, toadopt a normative act on cooperation between the Security and Defense Sector in the process of armed defense of Ukraine’s territorialintegrity and state sovereignty.

scholarly journals THEORETICAL BASES OF EXPERT PREVENTION: CONCEPT AND TASKS

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-162
Author(s):  
N. Filipenko ◽  
O. Uhrovetskyi ◽  
O. Sharapova
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Forensic Institutions ◽  
Special Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Conceptual Foundations ◽  
The Relationship

The article analyzes conceptual foundations, views and ideas concerning the essence of expert prevention. The relationship between the concepts of «prevention» and «prevention», which is in contact with each other, is investigated, because one of the main problems of the criminal investigation of the phenomenon of expert prevention is the ambiguity of both scientific understanding and the practical application of the corresponding conceptual-categorical apparatus. It is emphasized that the essence of expert prevention is the influence of the relevant subjects on crime through the use of special professional knowledge. That is, to the subject of forensic examination, should include studies of circumstances on the basis of which can be and should be developed scientific, organizational and technical measures of preventive nature. Proven that among the tasks of preventive nature, which can be solved by the staff of judicial-expert institutions, the development of aimed at forecasting in criminalistic aspects of circumstances contributing to the commission of crimes, taking into account the possibilities of certain types of expert research, should occupy an important place. It is proved that the preventive activities of forensic institutions of Ukraine should be carried out: in the production of examinations in specific criminal, administrative or civil cases; by summarizing expert, as well as forensic investigative practices; in the process of research on expert prevention; by providing on the basis of special knowledge of scientific and practical assistance to government agencies and public organizations in identifying circumstances conducive to the commission of crimes. In order to improve the quality of expert-preventive activities, the staff of the forensic institutions of Ukraine should pay maximum attention to the promotion of preventive activities among representatives of law enforcement and law enforcement agencies. On the basis of the analysis, the author’s definition of expert prevention is given: the activity of a forensic expert based on the laws and by-laws of normative legal acts, aimed at revealing the circumstances contributing to the commission of a crime, and the development of measures for their elimination with the use of special knowledge.

scholarly journals Militarization and police violence: The case of the 1033 program

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 205316801771288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Delehanty ◽  
Jack Mewhirter ◽  
Ryan Welch ◽  
Jason Wilks
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Police Violence ◽  
Military Equipment ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
The Us ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Does increased militarization of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) lead to an increase in violent behavior among officers? We theorize that the receipt of military equipment increases multiple dimensions of LEA militarization (material, cultural, organizational, and operational) and that such increases lead to more violent behavior. The US Department of Defense 1033 program makes excess military equipment, including weapons and vehicles, available to local LEAs. The variation in the amount of transferred equipment allows us to probe the relationship between military transfers and police violence. We estimate a series of regressions that test the effect of 1033 transfers on three dependent variables meant to capture police violence: the number of civilian casualties; the change in the number of civilian casualties; and the number of dogs killed by police. We find a positive and statistically significant relationship between 1033 transfers and fatalities from officer-involved shootings across all models.

scholarly journals The old and new significance of political economy in diplomacy

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Lee ◽  
David Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Business Interests ◽  
Commercial Activities ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Relative Neglect ◽  
Foreign Ministries ◽  
Formal Business ◽  
Political Economy Approach

In a growing number of countries diplomatic systems are being overhauled so that the commercial activities of diplomatic services have been centralised, the commercial activities of diplomats have been extended, and business interests have been formally integrated within diplomatic systems. These changes result directly from the tendency of governments to reorganise, and in many cases merge, their trade and foreign ministries, as well as the strategy of building formal business–government links within diplomatic institutions. While none of these features is unfamiliar to previous diplomatic systems, what is exceptional is the relative neglect of the commercial aspects of diplomacy within diplomatic studies. This lack of attention to the commercial and business elements of diplomacy in traditional theories of diplomacy means that we find ourselves trying to analyse contemporary changes to diplomatic organisation and practice without a suitable conceptual and analytical framework. Highlighting the significance of a political economy approach to diplomacy, and also engaging with orthodox approaches to diplomacy, this article begins to develop some analytical and conceptual tools to better identify, explain and understand changes in diplomatic systems as well as the increased influence of private interests in diplomatic practice now under way.

A detailed review of forensic facial reconstruction techniques

2021 ◽  
pp. 002581722198959
Author(s):  
Arjun Kundu ◽  
Michael Streed ◽  
Paloma J Galzi ◽  
Abraham Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Bone Structure ◽  
Facial Reconstruction ◽  
Facial Features ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Feasible Alternative ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Relationship

Facial reconstruction is an effective forensic technique that can help recreate a victim’s facial appearance from the skull. It is typically used to assist law enforcement agencies to identify missing deceased persons. Reconstruction techniques are usually based on the relationship between the underlying hard tissues, such as bone structure, and soft tissues such as the facial muscles and facial features. Facial reconstruction can be a feasible alternative to identify the remains from a decomposed, mutilated, or skeletonised corpse. It is important to remember that although the outcomes are empirical in nature, the technique has been applied widely in many situations. Recent advancements in technology and computer-based techniques have increased the accuracy and validity of this forensic discipline. We consider the most commonly used facial reconstruction techniques in this paper, with a detailed description of manual 3D techniques.

scholarly journals Features of operation regulation with virtual assets for mining activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-95
Author(s):  
Tetiana DMYTRENKO ◽  
◽  
Valeriya VOLKOVA
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Criminal Intent ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The article deals with the peculiarities of suspicious transactions in financial markets related to the use of cryptocurrencies, it also studies current issues regarding the classification of virtual assets. The features of countering suspicious transactions in financial markets associated with the use of cryptocurrency are highlighted. Topical issues of taxonomy of virtual assets and risk assessment of service providers' activities in assessing the risk of operations with virtual assets related to their use in legalization operations are investigated. The concepts of regulation of virtual assets are considered. The concept of mining, the problem of the relationship of varieties of mining activity to the classification of certain types of activity, its legalization are defined, and recommendations for the classification of mining activities are given. The relationship between miners, validators and virtual asset providers (VASP) in the event of a cyberattack or in the presence of certain rights to the network has been analyzed, which leads to the classification of this type of activity as risky regarding the use of cryptocurrencies with criminal intent. It is also underlined the need to introduce a risk-based approach to countering money laundering and terrorist financing (AML / CFT) by national state supervisory and law enforcement agencies, enterprises involved in the virtual asset market, preventing threats and developing a legislative framework for regulation the crypto market and interaction on these issues at the international level.

scholarly journals Koordinasi Wewenang Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) dengan Penegak Hukum Lainnya dalam Melakukan Penyidikan Tindak Pidana Korupsi

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-124
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Gita Loka Chindiyana Dewi ◽  
I Nyoman Sujana ◽  
Luh Putu Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Implementation Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Crime Of Corruption

Corruption is a problem in the economy of every nation in the world, whether in Government or private environments. With the promulgation of Act No. 31 of the year 1999 Jo Act No. 20 year 2001. The Government in the year 2002 through Law – Law Number 30 year 2002 about corruption eradication Commission formed corruption eradication Commission (KPK) which is a specialized agency in dealing with the special corruption. At issue is how the authorities of the corruption eradication Commission (KPK) in conducting the investigation, the crime of corruption? And how coordination between the corruption eradication Commission (KPK) and other law enforcement agencies in conducting the investigation, the crime of corruption? The study used is the normative legal research i.e. research examines law is a law written from various aspects, but does not examine aspects of applied or implementation. Approach this research method by means of reviewing all laws, understanding the hierarchy of principles and legislation. The conclusion in May of this research is that in regards to the investigation of criminal acts of corruption, the corruption eradication Commission (KPK) has authority that is doing the coordination and supervision that can perform the takeover against investigation or the prosecution conducted by the Police and the Prosecutor's Office. But in the relationship between the coordination with other law enforcement agencies KPK still haven't made good cooperation.

scholarly journals Income Inequality and Environmental Degradation in Egypt: Evidence from Dynamic ARDL Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ali
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Ardl Approach ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Political Economy Approach

Abstract This study aims to explore the effect of income inequality on CO2 emissions in Egypt during the period 1975–2017. " The analysis investigates the validity of the political economy approach compared to the Keynesian approach regarding the inequality-environment nexus. The study applies the novel dynamic autoregressive distributed lags approach (DARDL) to overcome the complications associated with the structure of the ARDL model. The findings showed that the relationship between inequality and CO2 emissions is not a trade-off relationship. Rather, inequality leads to environmental deterioration in the long term, which supports the political economy approach in explaining the inequality-environment nexus. Hence, the economic development policies adopted in Egypt during the past four decades have led to a negative impact on the environment.

Integration of Women Into Law Enforcement Agencies in Ukraine: the Sociological Dimension

2021 ◽  
pp. 116-133
Author(s):  
О. О. DAVYDYUK
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Professional Environment ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

The article reveals the main trends in the process of feminization of law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, the sociological study describes the features and contradictions of women’s professional activities in force structures and the state of gender stereotypes and guidelines of men and women in law enforcement agencies. The article aims to identify the socio-psychological consequences of increasing the number of women in force law enforcement agencies and the nature of the relationship between the formed views on the role and place of women in law enforcement agencies and the relationship between women and men in this professional environment. To achieve this goal, a sociological survey was conducted, during which 784 employees of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine were interviewed (46.9 % women; 52.7 % men). The novelty lies in the definition of the main types of sexism in the professional environment of law enforcement agencies, it is also established that in modern conditions of formation of the gender structure of Ukrainian law enforcement agencies, stereotypes and directives based on patriarchal notions are predominant in employees of both genders that determine the recognition of lower and more limited professional abilities of female employees, and in this regard, their auxiliary (contractual) role position in all types of professional activities of law enforcement agencies. At the same time, the tendency of transformation of gender stereotypes and attitudes is revealed, which is determined by the strengthening of egalitarianism and weakening of traditional stereotypes and attitudes of employees of both sexes. It was found that the resource of gender tolerance (when the respondent clearly indicated that gender does not matter) in force structures is in the range of 40-60 %, depending on the question. Respondents (both men and women) showed situational gender flexibility, using both traditionally male (masculine) and female (feminine) models in assessing the professional environment of law enforcement agencies for gender equality. It is determined that women rate their abilities, competence, efficiency in force structures higher than men. Characterization of the processes of feminization in force structures is necessary to make timely and adequate efforts to remove or mitigate the emerging contradictions.

The Police Informer/Handler Relationship: Is it Really Unique?

2003 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Billingsley
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Common Assumption ◽  
Police Service ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Veil ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship

The use of informers by the police service in the UK has been the subject of recent research, even though the police service in this country has been protective towards this particular investigative method. It has been revealed from this research that there is a common assumption that the use of informers is quite unique among police relationships. This paper examines whether in fact the relationship between an informer and the police is really that unique, or whether it is the secrecy which surrounds it that provokes such an assumption. The paper relies heavily on a comparison with other relationships, starting with typical professional partnerships, then examining other police relationships. The factors which emerge from these relationships have been compared to police/informer relationships to determine how dissimilar they are. The paper suggests there are in fact many similarities between a police/ informer relationship and other professional partnerships, and concludes that it is probably the secrecy which the police have maintained that has created the assumption that the relationship is unique. It is suggested by the author that if the police/informer relationship became more transparent and accountable then this may lead to law enforcement agencies being less able to hide behind the veil of secrecy, which may help the concept of openness within the criminal justice system.

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