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Discussion - Media use in Law Enforcement
This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:
- Record investigative notes in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Identify appropriate sources of information relative to investigate needs
- Progress through the basic sequential steps of an investigation
- Construct and apply descriptive factors for identification of suspects and other persons
Objective of this Assignment: To discuss the use and applicability of social media in law enforcement.
Instructions:
From felons on Facebook to tips through Twitter, social media is being used more and more by law enforcement agencies, and not just to fight Internet-related crimes. We're talking about solving crimes that are happening onthe street and in your community.
After watching the Fifth Estate "Hunting Magnotta" please comment on how the media (Facebook, YouTube, newscast, newspaper, etc) assisted the police in catching Luka Magnotta for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Lin Jun.