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Do Cell Phones Undermine Order In The Courts?
Do cell Phones in courts undermine the judicial process?
You may have noticed that courtrooms have changed very little over the past few hundred years. Sure, we did away with the powdered wigs by the mid-nineteenth century, but judges have held onto the tradition of wearing black robes. This formality serves as both a symbol and practical function. Judges and their respective court rooms demand respect from all officers of the court and audiences too. The protocol of rising to speak and general audience silence in all courts is designed to maintain dignity and order. It serves as a deterrent to any would-be protests, disruptions or violence stemming from the opinions of the courts. It also serves to indicate the courts as a sanctuary from mob mentality and chaos. The rule of law must prevail but can it co-exist with technology?
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Scott Schober
CEO | Author | Speaker at Berkeley Varitronics Systems
Scott Schober presents at cybersecurity and wireless security conferences for banking, insurance, transportation, construction, telecommunications and law enforcement industries. He has overseen the development of dozens of wireless test, security, safety and cybersecurity products used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in correctional, law enforcement, and secured government facilities. Scott regularly appears on network news programs including Fox, Bloomberg, Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, NPR and many more. He is the author of 'Senior Cyber', 'Cybersecurity is Everybody's Business' and 'Hacked Again', the “original hacker’s dictionary for small business owners” - Forbes Magazine.
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