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The media and its approach to the sensitive issue of law and order has come in for some criticism from crime experts recently
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The media and its approach to the sensitive issue of law and order has come in for some criticism from crime experts recently who say that media spin on crime is driving populist law and order policies that don't work. But perceptions appear to be almost as important as crime itself these days as it plays a vital role in the way police operate. The community judges law enforcement personnel by what appears in the media. Very few citizens have direct contact with police officers; so, they make decisions on the police department's effectiveness based on what they read, see, or hear. I have created a discussion thread on an internet forum for car enthusiasts know as OZHonda. In this thread I asked the users about their thoughts on media's role in policing, the users on this site vary in age and gender, the responses can be viewed in the assignment...
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