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The media loves to protect the institution of the police. If they can downplay the idea that maybe this is indicative of a broader problem with policing by sayi
by socialismisok 4y ago
The media loves to protect the institution of the police. If they can downplay the idea that maybe this is indicative of a broader problem with policing by saying "former" police officer, they'll jump at the chance.
- khazhoux 4y agoThe media is complicit in making police appear to be passive bystanders when whey kill people. The most egregious example is "OIS". Instead of "A police officer shot and killed a 22-year-old man on Friday," news articles will say: * "22-year-old man dead after an officer-involved shooting on Friday." * Or even more mangled: "An officer-involved shooting involving a 22-year-old man occurred on Friday."
- b112 4y agoMy immediate thought is, did the shot person have a gun? Were they shooting? In such a scenario, the language makes sense. (If not, then you should specific so...)