...Social media connection ties to crime. Cameras are everywhere now; social media is growing and will never stop. What are the potential effects of social media, presenting an unbalanced picture of crime? Why are law enforcement officers wearing body cameras to correct social media? Crime has become an increasing theme of social media in the platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram have transformed the way we understand and experience crime and victimization. (McGovern & Milivojevic, 2016) The media changes the mindset of people to perceive the criminal offense is higher than the event. Where did the sense of privacy go? We should keep in mind; however, crime is presented by social media there is usually more sensational...
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...Social Media and Law Enforcement Christian Perez After the Boston marathon bombings, social media played a major role on the incident providing true facts and other times not so true. Media is a means of communication with the intent to influence a wide audience (Stuart, 2013). Social networking, which allows multiple people to share information with one another and it provides the public with reporting power of major or everyday incidents with the push of a button. Law enforcement agencies are well aware of this and have stepped up their efforts of using this means of communications as a crime fighting tool. Social media can be used for public relations, crime prevention, and criminal investigation. Departments that create a presence on social media sites open a new door of communication with the general public. By doing so citizens can receive real-time information, as well as an electronic method of asking questions, making suggestions, and providing tips that help solve crimes (Stuart, 2013). However, there has to be some kind of controls established to manage the information in a way that does not create misinformation and technicalities. Community Policing In the first 48 hours of the Boston marathon bombings, law enforcement officials released to the public information on the suspects and asked the people to share with them any information they had in reference to the incident and social media played a great role. A picture clearly shows one of the eventual suspects...
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...History of African Americans and the Police The relationship between police officers and the African American communities can be understood by first understanding the policing history in the United States. Blacks were reminded of their inferior social standing through public spaces during segregation (Berrey and Foley, 2006, p. 81). African Americans were clearly suppressed by the justice system. It protected White male landowners. Experiences of African Americans led to their resistance that challenged the Jim Crow perspective of separate being equal (Berrey and Foley, 2006, p. 82). Separate but equal was merely a theory. However, in practice, the government treated Black individuals in the country as second class citizens in various settings,...
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...the role of the media in the construction of the general public`s perceptions of crime and the implications of this for the development of safety policies. The primary source of information on crime and safety policies is the mass media. Mass media has a primary aim to inform and entertain and therefore the coverage of crime may be inaccurate, biased and may promote inappropriate policies of crime control. However, the influence that the media imposes upon the public about crime will ultimately be dependent upon how the content of the media is interpreted by specific audiences. In relation to crime statistics and the public’s perceptions, the Government's British Crime Survey (BCS) of 2008/9, results showed that UK public felt crime had increased locally from 36 per cent in 2007/08 to 38 per cent in 2008/09 and an increase in the proportion of people who think crime has increased nationally from 65 per cent in 2007/08 to 75 per cent in 2008/09 when in fact the figures had decreased. On the other hand, some categories of crime did show an increase, such as theft from the person which increased by 7 per cent. Two main categories of mass media are print media and electronic media. Both categories differ in the way that print media is mainly factual and electronic media tends to provide visual imaging to relay information. At present visual media coverage is the most predominant in conveying the meanings and emotions of various crimes. It appears that visual media is what helps...
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...Patterns of Discrimination in Police Agencies Lauren Raven CJS/221 Alan Hazel 3-15-2015 Patterns of Discrimination in Police Agencies Experiences with social institutions and law enforcement agencies shape the worldview by influencing community-police relations through individual and group perception. The patterns and existence of institutionalized discrimination, contextual discrimination, and individual discriminatory behaviors within the criminal justice system carry considerable influence on public perception of police departments. The effects of social class, race, and ethnicity on citizen opinions of how law enforcement agencies operate include instances of corruption, systematic discrimination, and general misunderstandings of cultural diversities. Institutionalized discrimination describes a wider pattern of events regarding discriminatory practices incorporated into processes, procedures, and organizational structure (Walker, Spone, Delone, 2012). An example may include policies that permit judges to consider employment or domestic history in their decision making process.Whether these occurrences are due to prejudice or racism, or are the result of a general lack of consideration for the needs of various social identities, they essentially indicate a problematic system. Pure justice provides restorative justice for victims and their rights, yet attains an unbiased, unprejudiced...
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... Christopher Dorner had been fired from the LAPD nearly four years ago after reporting unnecessary conduct by another officer and in those four years he was planning something no one saw coming. Dorner posted a manifesto on his social network page and on February 3, 2013 it all began! His first 2 victims had been shot and killed and there were more deaths to follow. Dorner was after any and all law enforcement and anyone involved with them and LAPD had no idea what else was in store. The manhunt lasted for a little over a week and authorities had no idea where he was or what his next move could have been. Somehow, they caught up with him finally and it all ended with a cabin on fire and Dorner allegedly dead. ABC 7 was not subjective, they reported the information they had, and the reporters did not seem to make subjective comments in the first report. Some information I found odd to be reported was the preschool Dorner attended. Has the reports continued, it started to seem like all the stations were being subjective in their reports. Fox 11 news was the most subjective; the reporters shared how terrible they thought the events were and hoped for Dorner’s capture. In both stations the information that was omitted or never spoken of in detail was how good of a person everyone knew Christopher Dorner as. There were people who wanted to share their experiences with him and who have known him for years and never thought of him as a killer, but apparently none of that mattered at...
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... Christopher Dorner had been fired from the LAPD nearly four years ago after reporting unnecessary conduct by another officer and in those four years he was planning something no one saw coming. Dorner posted a manifesto on his social network page and on February 3, 2013 it all began! His first 2 victims had been shot and killed and there were more deaths to follow. Dorner was after any and all law enforcement and anyone involved with them and LAPD had no idea what else was in store. The manhunt lasted for a little over a week and authorities had no idea where he was or what his next move could have been. Somehow, they caught up with him finally and it all ended with a cabin on fire and Dorner allegedly dead. ABC 7 was not subjective, they reported the information they had, and the reporters did not seem to make subjective comments in the first report. Some information I found odd to be reported was the preschool Dorner attended. Has the reports continued, it started to seem like all the stations were being subjective in their reports. Fox 11 news was the most subjective; the reporters shared how terrible they thought the events were and hoped for Dorner’s capture. In both stations the information that was omitted or never spoken of in detail was how good of a person everyone knew Christopher Dorner as. There were people who wanted to share their experiences with him and who have known him for years and never thought of him as a killer, but apparently none of that mattered at...
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...Unit 3 – Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services Assignment 3 P7 - Report on three examples of current affairs that affect public services and citizens M4 - Analyse the effects on citizens and public services of the way that three examples of current affairs have been reported by the media. Current affairs in the UK that affect the Public Services and citizens of society are the student demonstrations, the increase of fuel prices and the cutbacks of the Public Services. These all have an effect on society and the affect it has depends on the way in which the media portrays the Public Services and citizens of society. Fuel Prices Increase - The recent fuel price increase sparked anger amongst motorists across the UK. A protest consisting of 1,000 vehicles travelling to the M56 and onto the M6 where the convoy extended by a further 500. The Police were informed of the protest and were there to patrol the protest to keep order. A statement to the press was made saying that the Police had turned back tractors and issued tickets to farmers. They also had dogs ready to release into the protesters if an outbreak occurred. This incident also gave a negative perspective of the Police Service as the media only published stories that portrayed the Police in a bad way and this affects citizens as they will not trust the Police if they act in an aggressive or ill-mannered behaviour towards those they have the duty to serve. Public Services Cutbacks - It is estimated that over...
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...the rise. So, what does this mean to the ones wearing blue? How does all of this relate back to police officers? Sherriff David Clark expresses himself by saying the following, “American law enforcement officers understand that race is and has been a heated issue in our country. Most appreciate the vital need for thoroughness and transparency in pursuit of the greater good in their actions and in their investigations (BrainyQuotes).” Although police brutality does happen, the media makes...
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...Canada the press wants to inform the public of anything that is happening that could affect or just be interesting to the public. These recordings are free from bias, and outside interests. This information can be regulated and limited by other rights in the country. All of this is part of the social responsibility theory of media. The Canadian media has regulations such as those stated in the Canadian Press Policy's “Everything that we do must be honest, unbiased and unflinchingly fair. We deal with facts that are demonstrable, supported by sources that are reliable and responsible.” The Canadian press fallows these regulations which leads to the public getting unbiased news from reliable sources. There is circumstances in Canada that make our media not as free and open as it could be. Regulations such as the Youth Criminal Justice Act allows youths to keep there privacy, and not release names to the public. Other circumstances would be when there is violent criminals, a recent case would be the arrow death in Kitchener, where the police are not giving out much information on where the shooter may be or what is happening with the investigation. The...
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...Personal Side of Policing How does stress affect the policing community? • How does police culture support police officers in evolving job situations? • What resources exist to help officers handle stress? • Cite and list your sources. Working as a police officer can be a rewarding job; however, it is also a stressful one. Nearly twice as many police officers die by their own hand as those who are killed in the line of duty. Although there is no way to eliminate stress and the burnout it can cause, there are things you can do to prevent stress from worsening and make it more manageable. Policing is one of the most stressful occupations in contemporary society. Many police officers deal with potentially dangerous situations on a daily basis and are required to handle a wide range of different and challenging tasks as a matter of routine. Furthermore, because they occupy a unique position in relation to the public they exist to serve and protect, the police are required to maintain high standards and are frequently subjected to intense scrutiny and criticism from the media and the public at large. There are two categories of occupational stress: eustress (stress that is normal and good, even providing on-the-job motivation) and disstress (stress that is outside of the normal range and very harmful over time). Often referred to as stressors, the causes of police stress can be broadly categorized according to the source of...
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...notable example of this type of reform would be the Civil Rights Movement that took place in the 1900s. This movement worked to fix the view of the African Americans in America; these people wished for equal rights and better lives. Years later in 2017 this perilous battle counties throughout America by the descants of those brave souls from the 1900s. Reports of police brutality against African Americans have sparked protest after protest for the lives lost to this senseless violence, and they’ve managed to make their voices as loud as the...
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...Social Psychology Concept Matrix Donna Conahan Dr. Marina Stakic PSY110008VA016-1134-001 May 3, 2013 Social Psychology Concept | Definition | Application to SocietyProvide Example | Application to Criminal JusticeProvide Example | Application to the IndividualProvide Example | Survey Research | Survey research begins with a set of well-defined structured statements and/or questions that have been given to a select group of people allowing for the mathematical measurement of personal beliefs, attitudes, values and/or behavioral tendencies. | An example of a survey that would be applicable to society would be the issues and effects of marital separation that brings about disruption in the household and negatively affects the children as well as the spouses ability to cope and adjust which ultimately prevents reconciliation thereby leads to divorce. | An example of a survey that applies to criminal justice would be a survey that addresses how to change the public’s opinions and attitudes toward the criminal justices system. This survey would include the common criminal acts in their community, how they are currently being handled, what would like to see in the way of changing their community, what their expectations are of the local police, the changes they would like to see with how the police and criminal justice system handle these perpetrators. | Due to today’s economic hard times, I think a great survey could be how this nation’s economy has brought about...
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...person to be concerned for his or her safety or security.” This definition gives officers the authority to define what an aggressive manner is, and target particular groups because the term reasonable person is subject to interpretation. The act is an example of how the law can inadvertently reproduce marginalization due to the conception of equality and equity. The Safe Streets Act represents equality because it applies to all individuals in society. However, the act is not equitable because it affects certain groups more then others. For example, the social structures in society do not force rich individuals to panhandle in order to survive. Additionally, extremely poor individuals are depicted as dangerous....
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...isn’t the friendly site some think it to be. The site does have a dreary side that some may find to be appalling. Something anyone will find on Facebook, as well as any social networking site, is predators. One should also be cautious about those weekend posts and pictures from the bar, or a status update about a bad day at work; this being, because employers are able to access this information and could potentially put your job on the line. Facebook also directly affects students. Studies have shown that students who use Facebook while they study tend to have lower grades than those that don’t. While Facebook does have its upside, giving users the ability to keep in touch with old friends and family, we can see that the bad aspects of the site outweigh the good. With this information we can conclude that while Facebook is a hot commodity in today’s culture, it can be also very detrimental to its users. There are close to 5,000,000 predators surfing the internet every day. If a child is on an online community, such as Facebook, there is a 50 percent chance that the person he or she is talking to is a sexual predator with a fake profile. This is the number one reason parents or any individual should take extra caution when signing up to become a member of Facebook. In today’s society, it is fairly simple to become the person you’ve always wanted to be via the internet. Changing your identity couldn’t be any easier. This is how predators get to people. “There’s a lot of really sick...
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