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President Johnson lauds the potential use of technology to fight "crime."

Date: 1968

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President Johnson declares that information and systems technology is the most important part of controlling crime. His Commission on Law Enforcement proposes a national database to track those convicted of a crime. Critics from across the political spectrum warn of the potential for abuse.