Episode
Episode 54: Local 'Crime' Reporting as Police Stenography
Citations Needed · Oct 17, 2018 · 1 h 03 min
"The suspect fled on foot, police said. Call this number if you have any information." "The incident took place at the 1200 block of Grove." "Police say." "Police sources are telling us." "Suspect is thought to be armed and dangerous." We've all heard this type of Official Copspeak before. The local press dutifully informs us about "suspects" and "gang members" and "burglars." They're…