EP284 Increasing Technology & Increasing Crime – With Attorney Jonathan Steele

In Episode 284, Jonathan Steele of Beermann Law and SteelFortress.com joins the LMIPodcast to explore the growing concern around the use of technology in criminal activities. Experts highlight how advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and surveillance tools have made it easier for individuals to plan and execute crimes, evading law enforcement. The conversation delves into specific cases, such as the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the 2025 New Orleans New Year’s Day attack, where perpetrators leveraged technology to scout locations, communicate, and cover their tracks. Continued after video:

The discussion acknowledges the double-edged nature of technology, as it can be used both for good and bad. While surveillance and security measures aim to enhance public safety, the cat-and-mouse game between criminals and law enforcement continues, with the former finding ways to outsmart the system. Jonathan emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach, focusing on understanding the root causes of criminal behavior rather than solely targeting the tools used.

Jonathan cautions that policing every technological advancement is an impractical solution, as these tools have legitimate uses. Instead, he suggests that law enforcement should adapt and leverage technology to enhance their own capabilities, while also addressing the underlying societal issues that drive individuals to commit crimes in the first place.

Links discussed:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/us/video/kayyem-mangione-police-security-technology-digvid

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-years-celebrations-turn-to-horror-as-death-toll-rises-in-new-orleans-attack

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-to-know-about-the-meta-smart-glasses-the-new-orleans-attacker-used-to-scout-the-french-quarter