Journalism industry grapples with rebuilding the crime beat

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Reducing Bias

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McMahon, S. (2021, February 1). Journalism Industry Grapples With Rebuilding The Crime Beat. WBUR.

A member of the leadership team at MLive.com, a Michigan-based news website, explains changes the outlet is making to its crime coverage. Those changes include eliminating the use of mugshots, focusing on trends over anecdotes, and applying a critical eye to statements from police sources.

Link: https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/07/letter-from-the-editor-when-we-cover-public-safety-rather-than-crime-we-give-a-more-accurate-picture-of-our-communities.html

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Topics: Mugshots Police Statements Sensationalism and Anecdotes Themes: Story Selection Stylistic Choices Verification Skill: Reducing Bias