Resource sharing has also increased among departments at all levels and across jurisdictions. Fire Protection Advanced telecommunication networks are dramatically improving the effectiveness and efficiency of fire protection agencies across the country and around the world. In addition, improved training measures and cooperation among agencies is leading to better responsiveness and increased safety for firefighters and citizens. Police New technologies have aided law enforcement agencies through new identification and tracking techniques. While electronic networks aid police in apprehending criminals, crime now has new opportunities over the Internet.
Special departments are now responsible for investigating and solving computer-related crimes.