Brandon Heard
Prof Richard Johson
Criminal Justice Administration
506 1001
3/29/23
Social Media with Criminal Justice and judges
The use of social media platforms has become ubiquitous in today's society, and its influence can be seen in all aspects of contemporary life, including the practice of law. This is because social media platforms allow users to share and discuss content in real time. A growing number of judges, much like other types of professionals, are turning to social media in order to network with their fellow professionals, advertise their work, and communicate with members of the general public. However, the use of social media by justices raises a broad variety of ethical and practical concerns that need
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By using social media platforms, law enforcement agencies are able to observe the activities of known criminals as well as identify prospective threats posed by using these very same platforms. This can include monitoring social media posts for indications of criminal activity or following the activities of suspects through their social media accounts. This can also include monitoring social media posts for indications of criminal activity. There is also the possibility of monitoring statements made on social media for any indications of illegal …show more content…
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