Hi everyone! I’m European. And lately, I have been wondering about “mugshots”. If I have understood correctly (but correct me if I’m wrong, that is why I am posting here: to learn!), whenever someone is arrested under the suspicion of some crime, mugshots are taken, and made publically available.
Is this true, or is this just an impression of mine? Can anyone just view the pics of people who have been arrested without being proven guilty?
Thanks in advance to anyone who cares to shed some light on this topic!
Much love to you all from Europe!
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The purpose was to show people exactly who is in government custody. It was a response to other governments taking dissidents and black bagging them, denying involvement. Americans know exactly who is in custody and where.
The efficacy and outcomes can certainly be debated. It’s a hot issue. But that’s why we have them.
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