MLive is discontinuing the routine use of police mugshots

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Reducing Bias

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Hiner, J. (2020, July 23). MLive is discontinuing the routine use of police mugshots. Here’s why. MLive.com.

The article explains why MLive.com, a Michigan-based news website, decided to discontinue the routine use of police mugshots in their articles. The author argues that the use of mugshots can perpetuate stereotypes and harm people who have not yet been convicted of a crime and that a shift away from their use aligns with the website's commitment to ethical journalism.

Link: https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/07/letter-from-the-editor-mlivecom-is-discontinuing-the-routine-use-of-police-mugshots-heres-why.html

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Topic: Mugshots Theme: Stylistic Choices Skill: Reducing Bias