In fact not only police face vulnerability. Private sector investigators working in the IT industry could also encounter technology-based attacks. Database systems containing criminal history and intelligence files. Communication systems including e-mail and cellular telephone transmissions. Security systems such as CCTV, alarms, access control devices, and auditing programs.
Information is a two-edged sword.
The mere collection of facts for a good purpose doesn't insure against someone converting the data for a bad purpose. In addition, every corporate espionage trick such as wiretapping, dumpster diving, and eavesdropping on computer traffic will serve criminals in gathering intelligence. Information is a two-edged sword. The mere collection of facts for a good purpose doesn't insure against someone converting the data for a bad purpose. Investigators need to protect their information resources and the data streams that feed those resources.