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Crime and networks

Networks have been central to criminological thinking since its origins. Subcultural and social learning theories call attention to dense connections between deviant peers in promoting delinquency. Social bond and strain theories emphasize the role …

Municipal police department’s use of Facebook: Exploring the potential for differences across size classifications

Police departments are increasingly reliant on social media to facilitate community interaction, with Facebook serving as one of their primary options. Though a limited number of studies have explored how agencies use Facebook, these tend to focus …