Accessing Data

Read the below scenario.

Uncle Bob is a resident of California. You and Uncle Bob went on vacation to Miami together. Uncle Bob was speeding while on vacation the police pulled him over. After some conversation with the police officer, Uncle Bob was handcuffed and arrested.

Bob has never been out of the state until now. He has no prior crimes in Florida or any state other than California. Miami Police Department knows his name, birth date, height, and weight. They also know the dates of his offenses, trial, and punishment. Why was Uncle Bob handcuffed and arrested? How did the Florida police officer know of his offenses in that happened in California?

Write a 700–1,050 word essay analyzing the methods used to obtain the data gathered on Uncle Bob.

Consider how the data was available to the Miami Police Department.

•Discuss the possible communication methods between the officer and his/her agency.

•Analyze the information available to the Miami Police Department and the flow of information from California to Florida.

•Explain at least four ways that this information is shared between local and/or federal agencies.

•Summarize the results of your evaluation of what crimes Uncle Bob could be charged with and the ability of the police agency in Florida to obtain this information.