Discussion Forum 12: Lesson12 - Media use in Law Enforcement (2%)

 

This assignment relates to the following CourseLearning Requirements:

 

CLR 5 - Record investigative notes in compliance with legal and ethical standards CLR 6 - Identify appropriate sources of information relative to investigate needs CLR 7 - Progress through the basic sequential steps of an investigation

CLR 8 - Construct and apply descriptive factors for identification of suspects and other persons

 

Objective of this Assignment: Todiscuss 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 enforcementagencies, and not just to fight Internet-related crimes. We're talking about solving crimes that are happening onthe street and in yourcommunity.

 

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.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyb4fOBMWds

 

 

Reference 

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