Police Officers Let Down by Poor Communication in the Age of Social Media
In a world where social media moves faster than any press release or official statement, police officers are being put in an impossible position. Incidents are now routinely filmed in real time on mobile phones and shared instantly across platforms. Short clips of a few seconds go viral within minutes while the reality of what actually happened remains unknown or misunderstood. In this environment, the narrative is shaped by fragments taken out of context and officers are left exposed to public anger and mistrust.