Final answer:
Inaccurate public perception of crime may be heightened by media coverage, but the secondary dissemination of criminal history should be logged to protect individuals' rights and privacy.
Step-by-step explanation:
Inaccurate public perception of crime may be heightened by popular crime series such as Law & Order and by extensive and repeated media coverage of crime. Many researchers have found that people who closely follow media reports of crime are likely to estimate the crime rate as inaccurately high and more likely to feel fearful about the chances of experiencing crime. Recent research has also found that people who reported watching news coverage of 9/11 or the Boston Marathon Bombing for more than an hour daily became more fearful of future terrorism.
The secondary dissemination of criminal history refers to the sharing of a person's criminal record or history with others, beyond the scope of the criminal justice system. This can include sharing information with employers, educational institutions, or community members. However, it is important for this dissemination to be logged and documented to ensure transparency and accountability.
Logging the secondary dissemination of criminal history serves as a safeguard to protect individuals' rights and privacy. It allows individuals to have a record of who has accessed their criminal history and for what purpose. This helps prevent the misuse or unauthorized sharing of criminal history information, ensuring that it is only accessed by authorized entities with a legitimate need for the information.