Scenario
You have been working at a large metropolitan law enforcement agency for some time and have recently received a promotion that has taken you to a much smaller agency. After your first few
months on the job, you have noticed that your new agency could benefit from adopting technology you are familiar with from your previous agency. You are preparing to pitch your request for
this technology to your chief and the research and development division of your agency.
Directions
In this assignment, you will create a pitch for the adoption of a new technology at your agency based on the tools you have explored in this course. Create a presentation with speaker notes
that addresses the following required elements. Your presentation should be at least eight slides in length, not including introduction and reference slides.
- Identify a technological tool that would improve the efficiency, transparency, or accountability of your agency.
A. Explain what the tool is and how it is used.
B. Describe the benefit its adoption would have for your agency.
- Describe the pros and cons of implementing your selected technological tool.
- Evaluate how other agencies are using this type of tool.
A. Research how another larger agency is currently using the tool.
B. Provide a real-world example.
C. Describe the benefits and/or challenges of your example agency’s adoption
Full Answer Section
Slide 4: Solution
- Provide a more detailed explanation of the new technology.
- Describe how it works and how it would be used at the agency.
Slide 5: Benefits
- List the specific benefits that the new technology would provide to the agency.
- Consider benefits for efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Slide 6: Pros and cons
- Weigh the pros and cons of implementing the new technology.
- Consider factors such as cost, training, and compatibility with existing systems.
Slide 7: Case study
- Research a larger agency that is currently using the new technology.
- Describe how the agency is using the technology and what benefits it has seen.
Slide 8: Conclusion
- Summarize the key points of the presentation.
- Reiterate the benefits of the new technology and urge the audience to support its adoption.
Speaker notes
Slide 2: Introduction
Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a [Your Role] at the [Agency Name]. I am here today to pitch the adoption of a new technology that I believe would greatly benefit our agency.
The technology I am proposing is [Technology Name]. It is a [Brief Description of Technology].
This technology has the potential to improve our efficiency, transparency, and accountability in a number of ways. For example, it could help us to:
- Reduce the time it takes to process cases
- Improve communication and collaboration between officers and departments
- Increase public trust and confidence in our agency
Slide 3: Problem statement
Our agency is currently facing a number of challenges, including:
- Increased caseload
- Limited resources
- Difficulty in keeping up with the latest technology
I believe that [Technology Name] can help us to address these challenges and improve our overall performance.
Slide 4: Solution
[Technology Name] is a [More Detailed Description of Technology]. It works by [Explanation of How Technology Works].
At our agency, we could use [Technology Name] for a variety of purposes, such as:
- To manage case files and track progress
- To generate reports and statistics
- To communicate and collaborate with other agencies
Slide 5: Benefits
The adoption of [Technology Name] would provide a number of benefits to our agency, including:
- Increased efficiency: [Technology Name] would help us to reduce the time it takes to process cases and complete tasks.
- Improved transparency: [Technology Name] would make it easier for us to track our progress and report our findings to the public.
- Enhanced accountability: [Technology Name] would help us to ensure that our officers are following procedures and meeting our standards of performance.
Slide 6: Pros and cons
There are a few pros and cons to consider when implementing [Technology Name]:
Pros:
- Increased efficiency
- Improved transparency
- Enhanced accountability
- Reduced costs in the long run
Cons:
- Upfront costs of implementation
- Training requirements
- Compatibility with existing systems
Slide 7: Case study
The [Larger Agency Name] is currently using [Technology Name] to manage its case files and track progress. The agency has seen a significant reduction in the time it takes to process cases since implementing the technology.
For example, the average time it takes to process a traffic case has decreased from 30 days to 15 days. The agency has also seen an improvement in the accuracy of its reporting.
Slide 8: Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that [Technology Name] is a valuable tool that could greatly benefit our agency. It has the potential to improve our efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
I urge you to support the adoption of this technology.
Additional notes
- Be sure to tailor your presentation to your specific audience. Consider their needs and concerns, and focus on the benefits that the new technology would provide to them.
- Use data and evidence to support your claims. For example, you could cite statistics on the benefits that the new technology has provided to other agencies.
- Be prepared to answer questions from your audience. Anticipate common questions and prepare answers in advance.