Learning and Law Enforcement: How Community-Based Teaching Facilitates Improved Information Systems
Kaethe Bect, Scott Beamon, Edward J. Delp, David S. Ebert · 2014
To keep pace with the dynamic environment of information systems, it's necessary to prepare the next generation of the workforce for entry into this atmosphere. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence: VACCINE has partnered with the IN Gang Network, a component of the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center to facilitate the best preparation for students and assist with some information system issues in the law enforcement industry. Exposing students to real-world applications not only facilitates the problem-solving process with respect to information systems, it also makes the student aware of the prevalent system issues. By participating in community-based teaching with law enforcement officers, the students gain a better understanding of the end user which allows them to design better information systems. There is an initial learning curve associated with integrating in any community, having a close working relationship with IN Gang has lowered the barrier to entry, ultimately allowing for a better information system to be created.