Detectives and technological frames: integrating technology and social media into everyday work

Dewald, Stacy

doi:10.1080/10439463.2022.2064858

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“…Crime scene investigation technologies, such as DNA detection and trace collection tools, are critical to the production of evidence and in the pursuit of unknown identities (Cole, 2001; Granja, 2020; Lynch et al, 2008). The common narrative of technological development in policing is that efficiency is what the police perceives that it needs to tackle crime (Dewald, 2023; Fyfe et al, 2017). Policing actors may feel compelled to adopt new technology and act in line with the practical demands of new tools ‘paired with shared fears about the possible consequences of not taking advantage of technological advances’ (Quinlan, 2021: 452).…”

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The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

Vestad

2024

International Journal of Police Science & Management

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The promise of efficiency is a catalyst for technological development in forensic science and crime scene investigation practices. Crime scene investigators aim to locate and document every potential trace for evidence and investigate crime scenes as quickly, accurately and objectively as possible. This narrative suggests that performance leads the police to adopt new efficient technologies. But to what extent is this narrative reflective of actual practices? Through examining how crime scene investigators use existing technologies in practice, i.e. traditional or ‘low-tech’ methods and tools such as DNA detection dogs and manual documentation tools, this article shows that the use of low-tech persists even under the pressure to perform and achieve. The study finds that low-tech remains attractive as a less-restraining alternative to digital and high-tech solutions. It is also contrast to, integrated with or necessary in co-existence with high-tech for crime scene investigations practices to function. The study draws on fieldwork conducted at police stations in Norway, including interviews and participatory observation of investigations in practice, to discuss the persistent attractions of low-tech and what the implications are for research into policing and technology.

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The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

Vestad

2024

International Journal of Police Science & Management

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Enhancing missing persons search strategies through technological touchpoints

Kim,

Christiaans,

Cho

2024

Policing and Society

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Authenticity Under the Pressure of Commodification in Tourism

Yılmaz,

Demirci

2023

Critical Social Challenges in the Tourism Industry

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The chapter begins by defining the concept of authenticity and discusses different types of authenticity. The concept of commoditization is then introduced, followed by a review of the literature on commoditization in terms of its positive and negative aspects. As a result, it seems obvious that a broad consensus on topics such as definition, classification, effects, precautions, or management decisions to be made on the idea of authenticity in tourism and the commodification of culture or cultural elements is not yet achievable. While it continues to be discussed in the relevant literature whether tourists today seek authenticity, it can be noted that certain cultural elements have become commodities and started moving away from authenticity in tourism destinations. Some cultural elements that provide a competitive advantage have become ordinary; and this situation is mostly accepted by local people who acquire an income from tourism. Moreover, when the relevant literature is reviewed, there are also studies claiming that commodification positively affects cultural authenticity.

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Detectives and technological frames: integrating technology and social media into everyday work

Cited by 4 publications

References 53 publications

The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

The persistent attractions of low-tech: Challenging the efficiency paradigm of forensic technology

Enhancing missing persons search strategies through technological touchpoints

Authenticity Under the Pressure of Commodification in Tourism

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