Tag
crime reporting
December 10, 2023
Could Responsible Reporting Make Your Community Safer?
The sensationalism inherent in local news coverage often leads to an inflated public perception of crime rates.
November 15, 2023
Rush To Report: How The 24/7 News Cycle Influences the Public’s Perception of Crime
“The degree of acute stress following the Boston Marathon bombings was compared for those directly exposed to the event and those exposed through media coverage.”
November 7, 2023
Opinion: Focus on Violent Crime Coverage Provides Little Information, Skewed Community Outlook
It is time for local media, the architects of public perception, to eschew the sensational in favor of a narrative that captures the full, and often less alarming, reality of community life.