Does the media provide an accurate representation of the police?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer may vary. The media generally does not provide an accurate representation of the police and their work. The news media is superficial and selective in choosing what to report. They disproportionately cover violent, random, or unusual crime and tend focus on incidents where police conduct is questionable, or when officers use force against citizens. Social media also reflects the trend in over representing incidents where officers act questionable, or inappropriately. Finally, the entertainment media provides an unrealistic view of the police, often exaggerating capabilities and effectiveness for dramatic effect.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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The Knapp Commission coined the term "grass eaters" to refer to officers who did all of the following except:

a. taking offered bribes. b. taking offered gratuities. c. taking valuable items from crime scenes. d. accepting unsolicited protection money.

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