media preventing crime

Question 1

how do the police use social media

Answer 1

-encourage people to report crimes
- deter people from committing crimes
-e.g advertising campaigns on tiktok
e.g show “ most wanted “ faces on facebook

Question 2

how does citizen journalism help prevent crime

Answer 2

-people post info and footage of crimes on the media
-creates awareness of crimes
-make it easier to catch criminals eg police brutality in manchester airport

Question 3

the use of apps e.g next door?

Answer 3

-right realists say the presence of adults who will witness and deter criminals e.g police, neighbours
-local people share details of crimes and expose criminals e.g share doorbell footage