Beyond the cyborg: how technology is reshaping modern crime fighting

Is Robocop Now A Reality? · 59:00 · Video: Gresham College · Watch at the source

In short: While the 1987 film Robocop offered a cinematic vision of electronic law enforcement, today's reality is far more complex. This lecture explores how information technology is actually being used to solve physical crimes and track criminals.

Richard Harvey examines the intersection of information technology and law enforcement, moving beyond science fiction to investigate how security services use digital tools to trap villains. The discussion explores the murky landscape of electronic crime and the practical application of technology in solving physical criminal acts.

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