From the virtual frontlines: law enforcement’s experience with social media in policing activities

Social media is increasingly used by both the public and police agencies. While numerous studies have documented the use of social media to communicate with the public, little research has focused on the use of social media in policing activities such as criminal intelligence and investigation. The...

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Main Author: Fortin, Francis (Author)
Contributors: Kentzinger, C. ; Delle Donne, J. ; Chopin, Julien
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of crime and justice
Year: 2024, Volume: 47, Issue: 4, Pages: 440–455
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Criminal Investigation
Facebook
Policing
Social Media

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