crime necessitated the utilization of sophisticated technology, of which electronic information processing was perhaps the best example. Further discussion of that question showed that, in addition to a computerized intergovernmental exchange of information on criminal justice matters, made possible through the Global Crime and Criminal Justice Information Network, the Council of Europe and other organizations, the question of computerization should be addressed at the national level and from the standpoint of particular criminal justice agencies. 21. In that connection, several experts stressed that in their countries there already existed national computer systems of criminal justice administration that had been developed on the basis of experiences gathered by the computerization of the operations of individual agencies such as the police and the courts. However, that kind of use of computerization had various practical and legal implications. For instance, a certain reluctance to use computers had been observed among criminal justice personnel, indicating the need for computer literacy programmes that would help to overcome such resistance. 22. Participants felt that computers per se would not solve the problems of criminal justice management. As a means to a particular end, computer equipment should be used only to implement a well-conceptualized strategy. Such a strategy was needed both nationally and internationally. 23. In the case of the European Economic Community, political integration generated a need to develop a common approach that entailed the development of common concepts and transmission systems. Further European integration would create new forms of crime, and hence increase the need to share information in the most effective manner. 24. Several participants mentioned that while there were clear advantages to continuing the work on computerization nationally and internationally, that work should also take into account the possible dangers. Some of those were the misuse of computer hardware and software, and practices that only partly fell into the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the utilization of sophisticated technology, specifically electronic information processing, in the context of criminal justice management. It highlights the need for computer literacy programs, a well-conceptualized strategy, and international cooperation to effectively share information and combat crime. The text also touches on the potential dangers of computer misuse.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Science and technology