Major media outlets can't stop describing police violence as 'officer-involved' incidents.

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Active/passive voice constructions

Citation

Soderberg, B. (2022, January 13). Major Media Outlets Can't Stop Describing Police Violence As 'Officer-Involved' Incidents. HuffPost.

Following George Floyd's death, there was a push for more precise language in such reports, but analysis of approximately 136,000 newspaper articles from 2000 to 2021 shows the term's usage still prevalent. The term is criticized for being vague and obscuring the truth in situations of police violence. Despite guidance against its use, the term persists in media, reflecting challenges in changing long-standing journalistic practices.

Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/police-violence-officer-involved-analysis-lapd_n_61df310fe4b0a26702885448

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Topic: Passive Voice Theme: Stylistic Choices Skill: Active/passive voice constructions