Developing Trust and Managing Differences in Perception: Building Relationships Between the Missoula Police Department and Local News Media

Author

Melissa Jensen

Year of Award

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS)

Degree Name

Interdisciplinary Studies

Publisher

University of Montana

Abstract

Finding the right balance in the relationships that develop between law enforcement officers and members of the media can be difficult for both sides. Police officers who work with the media are trying to navigate through the process of informing the public of crime activity, while protecting those involved in the cases being reported on by the media. Reporters on the other hand are trying to navigate their way through the sometimes unclear process of gathering criminal justice information to report crime stories to the public, while learning the proper procedures for working with law enforcement.

Recommended Citation

Jensen, Melissa, "Developing Trust and Managing Differences in Perception: Building Relationships Between the Missoula Police Department and Local News Media" (2010). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 12002.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/12002