Some people think that the development of technology helps to reduce crime, while other people think that it encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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It is argued by some people that the advancements in
techology
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
technology
have contributed to a reduction in crimes, while others are of the view that modern
techology
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
technology
propel people to commit crimes.
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there are new forms of criminal acts due to recent technology, I believe that the development of
techological
based in scientific and industrial progress
technological
helps to prevent crimes and easily apprehend criminals. On the one hand, some people think that the new technologies have increased the modes of crimes today. Unlike in the past when criminals operate with arms to threaten and subdue their
victims but
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victims, but
still face many challenges, they now use
mobiles
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mobile
devices, computers and the internet to break laws in the comfort of their homes.
For instance
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, the surge in cases of fraud in Nigeria has been attributed to the wide use of computers and
internet
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the internet
by the youths in the country.
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, there have been an increase in various crimes
as a result
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of technological advancements.
On the other hand
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, some people believe that recent technological developments help to catch both would-be criminals and the
law breakers
someone who violates the law
lawbreakers
. Through the use of surveillance cameras and online devices, law enforcers now have live feedbacks on crimes within their domains, which has
enables
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enabled
them arrest persons planning to involve in crime and criminals.
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, the concept of Pre-crime Surveillance has prevented serious crimes in countries
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as the UK and France.
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, some people with the intend to break laws have been rehabilitated, law breakers promptly arrested and more people have been protected through modern
techology
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
technology
. In conclusion, despite the fact that technological development has increased the modes of crime,
however
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, it has helped to quickly catch criminals and prevent serious crimes. On the balance, I believe that it helps to reduce crimes.
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