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Wi-Fi Jammers as an Innovative Deterrent for Young Cybercriminals: Could They Work?

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
January 10, 2017
in Government, Internet, Research/How to do it
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A potential paradigm shift in tackling cybercrime emerges, igniting the question – can we use technology to reform youthful offenders? Instead of incarcerating young cybercriminals, a potentially more effective and less costly option could be to strip them of their most prized asset: access to the internet. Such a method could not only reduce recidivism rates, but also serve as a more potent deterrent than traditional punitive measures.

In a digital era where information flows freely and global interconnectivity is at an all-time high, the internet not only serves as a platform for innovation, communication, and learning but also for illicit activities, particularly cybercrime. With a proliferation of tech-savvy adolescents straying into the realm of online crime, wrestling to find a solution that can ensure both successful rehabilitation and sufficient punishment is a daunting challenge.

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Chief Superintendent Gavin Thomas, President of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales, recently proposed an unorthodox yet fascinating solution: force convicted cybercriminals to wear Wi-Fi jammers on their ankles. In an interview with The Telegraph, Thomas suggested that “[we must] stop using 19th-century punishments to deal with 21st-century crimes.” Although potentially promising, the existing laws regarding signal jammers classify their use as illegal, indicating a need for legal change if such an approach is to be implemented.

It costs approximately £38,000 per year to incarcerate an individual. Moreover, according to criminal justice data, short-term imprisonment often results in high recidivism rates. Despite the immediate satisfaction in seeing a offender behind bars, a 12-15 month jail sentence ironically often breeds more crime.

While some perceive the idea of jailing cybercriminals as a desperate, repetitive cycle, others argue that snatching technology away from tech-based offenders could be counterproductive. A study by a group at Parenting of a Digital Future suggests that deprivation of technology might push youths towards riskier behaviors, providing perverse incentives to find alternate, potentially more dangerous routes to illicit internet access.

Furthermore, another drawback with Thomas’ proposition is the inherent flaw in the proposed tool itself – network jammers operate on specific frequencies, an obstacle easily bypassed by simply connecting via cable.

Eventually, the feasibility of such a bold move relies heavily on the speed and efficiency of government action. With the necessary calm deliberation, legal amendments, and technical issues to contend with, it is unlikely that imposing Wi-Fi jamming as a punishment method for young offenders will become a reality in the immediate future. Despite the hurdles, the idea stimulates continuous exploration of innovative, fitting, and effective solutions in the fight against cybercrime.

This conjecture may seem like sci-fi mumbo-jumbo today, but the essence of progress lies in examining every fantastic idea from all angles – you never know where the next breakthrough might just loom.

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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