Every now and then, I like to remind our readers about the super cozy, buddy-buddy relationship between the local TV news media and the law enforcement establishment.
At its simplest, it works like this – TV new folks depend on law enforcement officials and their PR teams to supply a steady stream of fear-mongering crime stories (and occasional feel good propaganda) to air on TV each day. In return, the cops depend on TV news folks help indoctrinate the public, and promote and advance a pro-law enforcement agenda and narrative.