The Media Contributes to Police Problems by

question 25

Multiple Choice

The media contributes to police problems by

• A)overemphasizing the heroism of policing.
• B)providing too much coverage of routine police activities.
• C)emphasizing sensational stories, especially police misconduct.
• D)reporting on policing accurately and focusing on community relations.

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M'Naghten Rule

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