The Arlington Police Department has begun posting the photos of men and women busted for prostitution on its Web site as it tries to cut down on criminal activity.
The photos “could put some pressure on people to modify their behavior,” police spokeswoman Christy Gilfour said.
This statement by Mrs. Gilfour describes the purpose the Open Records Project, changing people’s behavior.
Opening records to public inspection subjects individuals to peer pressure and embarrassment. Crooked school district employees are less likely to steal money if they will be exposed as theives to their friends and coworkers. Sex offenders are less likely to reoffend if everybody in their neighborhood knows who they are.
AIDS infected individuals are less likely to spread the epidemic if they are known to likely sexual partners.
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