Patterns of fine art theft in the United States

Burmon, Kate Melody

doi:10.17760/d20251912

DOI: 10.17760/d20251912

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Patterns of fine art theft in the United States

Kate Melody Burmon¹

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Perspectives on Police Specialization in Art Theft Investigations

Runhovde

2021

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice

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The concept of specialization is accepted in many fields of policing, yet most national law enforcement authorities do not regard art and cultural heritage crime as one deserving of specialist attention. Drawing on interviews with Norwegian and international stakeholders, the analysis identifies what separates art theft investigations from other investigations and when specialist knowledge becomes necessary. Findings reveal compelling arguments for specialization and establishing dedicated art crime units. Respondents voiced clear concerns regarding the level of prioritization and knowledge of art theft in the police; yet, the analysis cannot conclude that art theft investigations in Norway have necessarily suffered from an absence of specialization. To justify the establishment of a dedicated unit, first there is a need to develop consistent crime recording practices, create a national database for stolen or missing art and conduct comprehensive and systematic research to determine what characterizes the crimes and the current criminal justice response.

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Perspectives on Police Specialization in Art Theft Investigations

Runhovde

2021

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice

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Using Civil Law Approaches to Hate Crimes in the United States for Illicit Antiquities and Fine Art Cases

Burmon

2021

Journal of White Collar and Corporate Crime

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The current legal system is not designed to pursue satisfying action in criminal court for hate crimes or fine art crimes. However, the civil court system in the United States might provide a more fruitful avenue in combatting these crimes. The burden of proof is lessened to preponderance of evidence. Compensatory and punitive damages awarded in civil cases against hate groups appear to create a more significant financial impact than reparations in criminal cases. Known forprofit entities engage in both of these types of crimes. Due to the limitations of criminal legal solutions in the United States, pursuing a civil legal approach might prove more effective in combatting cases involving hate crime as well as illicit antiquities and fine art.

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Patterns of fine art theft in the United States

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Perspectives on Police Specialization in Art Theft Investigations

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Using Civil Law Approaches to Hate Crimes in the United States for Illicit Antiquities and Fine Art Cases

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