Abstract
This photographic exposé and the complimentary research was designed to highlight the impact of municipal police department presence on social media and the consequences it has on those who are featured on the pages. As social media became a centerpoint of social life, police departments sought to utilize social media in a way that uplifted the department; however, in doing so, incarcerated members of the community were simultaneously being publicly humiliated. Their mugshots and alleged charges were published onto the department social media pages, allowing their family and peers to comment and share freely. These individuals report difficulty finding a place of employment, issues in their family relationships, and significant depreciation in their self-worth after the publication. These individuals have been dubbed “the faces of crime”.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2023
Mentor
Dr. Judah Schept
Mentor Department Affiliation
Justice Studies
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelors
Department
Justice Studies
Recommended Citation
Frost, Carley, "The Faces of Crime: How Municipal Police Department Presence on Social Media Influences the Lives of Incarcerated Americans" (2023). Honors Theses. 955.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/955
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