Kwami Ahiabenu,II Knowledge Chief

Kwami Ahiabenu The history of policing dates back to 1829 when Sir Robert Peel established the first Metropolitan Police Services in London. Over time, the Police Service has grown into an established entity in every country. Today, a concept known as digital policing has emerged, much in alignment with the world’s heavy reliance on digital tools. More and more citizens, for instance, expect to be able to access the services of the Police on a daily basis, online, via social media or through messaging systems in the same way they access banking services or receive medical advisory services online. As these high volumes of transactions take place online, there is increased digital or cybercrime recorded, leaving a trail of digital evidence which the Police Service needs to effectively analyse and utilise as they hunt criminals, reduce conflicts and proactively prevent crime. Digital policing can be described as the willingness of the police to respond and ...

    Date: Jul 29 , 2019 , 16:51 BY: Kwami Ahiabenu       Ridesharing, also known as carpooling or shared taxis, connotes a means of transportation which allows a number of persons to make use of the same car, truck, van or vehicle to get to the same or nearby destination. People have been doing this for centuries, actually since 1605 when horses and carriages were booked to be shared by rich individuals.   What is new is the rise of transport network companies (TNC) which are introducing new digital technologies; ride sharing apps. Ride Sharing App services help riders arrange one-time shared rides on demand usually through mobile apps. At the heart of ridesharing services are three key technologies; Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation, which enables drivers to connect to prospective passengers, devices such as smart phones or tablets, and mobile application software which ensure the system works flawles...