Abstract

Interagency collaboration has gained recognition among experts as an effective means through which countries can enhance law enforcement. This study therefore sought to understand how technologies are being utilized to enhance interagency collaboration in law enforcement in Ghana. This research employs a qualitative methodology and a case study research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to select twenty-six participants to take part in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data from the participants and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The findings showed that interagency collaboration enhanced resource utilization and efficiency, improved information sharing and intelligence gathering, and strengthened community trust and public safety. It was observed that the integration of technology has diverse impacts on interagency collaboration. The main themes that emerged from the interview include; the utilization of digital platforms for joint operations, improved communication and data sharing, and increased accountability and transparency. It emerged from the interview that factors such as security and data privacy issues, uneven technology infrastructure development, and legal and ethical concerns impede the ability of security agencies to utilize technology for interagency collaboration for law enforcement. The study concludes by making recommendations for policy and practice.