How Social Media and Poor Communication Are Both Failing Police Officers.
Policing is one of the toughest professions in our society, and in today’s world, officers face scrutiny like never before. Social media has become the primary lens through which the public judges police actions. But too often, short clips uploaded online show only a fraction of an incident, missing crucial context before and after the footage. These snippets can easily be misinterpreted, painting an incomplete or inaccurate picture.