When I watch television shows and movies and begin to analyze them I begin to notice that crime is glamorized while at the same token many societal issues are highlighted. I also begin to realize that crime control is viewed as being easily controlled and justice is always served. The shows I decided to analyze are Scandal an ABC series and The First 48 an A&E series. I decided I would analyze Scandal because it gives an overview of how politics play a role in how crime is controlled and covered up by those in higher positions. On the other hand I decided to analyze The First 48 because it gives an insight to how crimes are solved and how detectives spend their time trying to solve cases. The First 48 although giving a good overview of the
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In my experience of interning with them I realized that they way detectives try and solve crime are similar to The First 48 but there efforts, tactics, and time management to solve a case are a bit different. Many of the detectives that are involved on cases never spoke about solving a case in 48 hours or rushing to figure out the facts of the case. They spent much there time paying attention to fine details at the scene, speaking with witnesses or interrogating suspects. When viewers watch the show The First 48 they expect that all crimes will be solved in 48 hours. The detectives in the show are on the scene and analyze evidence in small detail. The cases on the show almost seem rushed to apprehend a suspect and solve a case. In my experience I’ve seen detectives work on cases for weeks,months, or even years to make sure that the evidence and information is solid to solve a case. The show also usually ends with a suspect being apprehended and charged and justice is served. I find that odd because in my experience what some perceive as justice may not be justice for the next individual. Many people debate over the idea of justice because while one family may have found the individual that caused harm to a love one another family may be losing a love one to the
In my experience of interning with them I realized that they way detectives try and solve crime are similar to The First 48 but there efforts, tactics, and time management to solve a case are a bit different. Many of the detectives that are involved on cases never spoke about solving a case in 48 hours or rushing to figure out the facts of the case. They spent much there time paying attention to fine details at the scene, speaking with witnesses or interrogating suspects. When viewers watch the show The First 48 they expect that all crimes will be solved in 48 hours. The detectives in the show are on the scene and analyze evidence in small detail. The cases on the show almost seem rushed to apprehend a suspect and solve a case. In my experience I’ve seen detectives work on cases for weeks,months, or even years to make sure that the evidence and information is solid to solve a case. The show also usually ends with a suspect being apprehended and charged and justice is served. I find that odd because in my experience what some perceive as justice may not be justice for the next individual. Many people debate over the idea of justice because while one family may have found the individual that caused harm to a love one another family may be losing a love one to the