Some people argue that modern society tends to have lower crime rates, and that this trend is mostly due to the development of advanced technologies. I largely agree that advancements in technology have the potential to significantly decrease crime rates by enhancing crime prevention and improving the efficiency of solving crimes.
Firstly, technology empowers us with sophisticated surveillance system such as cameras or face recognition, which lead to a decrease in robberies and fights. There is no denying the fact that some crimes feel the pressure of cameras when commiting a crime. For example cities that have implemented complex camera networks like New York often report decreases in petty crimes like vandalism and theft. Since then, cameras allow law enforcement to locate the crime scenes and prevent crimes before they occur.
Additionally, forensic science has been revolutionised by technological advancements. As time goes by, many technologies have been improved, such as DNA analysis and fingerprint databases, which have become increasingly accurate and efficient in identifying perpetrators and linking them to crime scenes. This not only helps solve crimes faster but also acts as a powerful deterrent, as criminals are more likely to be caught.
In conclusion, while technology improves the government’s control of illegal activities, it also protects communities with 24-hour surveillance systems. However, even though