Why are the technologies you chose considered “hard” or “soft” technologies?

Provide a 2-3 paragraph response to the following prompt. Please be sure to provide a citation for outside sources.

Select one “soft” technology and one “hard” technology used in policing, as discussed in the course textbook or lecture. Discuss the benefits and issues with each type of technology in terms of crime prevention. Why are the technologies you chose considered “hard” or “soft” technologies?