The Associated Press Stylebook now recommends that news outlets “avoid the vague ‘officer-involved’ for shootings and other cases involving police." Why do you think the AP made that recommendation?
Passive VoiceStylistic Choices
Discussion Question
What language can journalists use instead of “officer-involved shooting?” Give specific examples.
Passive VoiceStylistic Choices
Discussion Question
In addition to “officer involved shooting,” can you think of other common phrases that use the passive voice? What language could journalists use instead of those phrases?