Contemporary law enforcement executives, caught between the competing forces of dwindling resources and growing demands for service, are increasingly turning to technology to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness. New and emerging technologies are playing a crucial role in the daily work of frontline police officers, equipping them with enforcement and investigative tools that have the potential of making them better informed, more efficient, safer, and more effective. Developing and enforcing comprehensive agency policies regarding deployment and use are critical steps in realizing the value that technologies promise.