Chasing the Narrative: How media, politics, and tech are reshaping policing
Online
29th May 2025 to 29th May 2025
Behind the headlines: Social media, public trust, and the future of policing
Webinar May 29th 3:00pm EST
Join us to explore the complex relationship between journalism and our institutions, especially Policing and Justice.
What should people in policing or entering policing know about the role of journalism in Canadian society? Does journalism protect democracy?
Are police losing credibility because they can’t move at the speed of social media? Learn from Dr. Christopher Schneider about what analytical and methodological approaches to social media can tell us about contemporary social media practices by police.
Are media and political agendas steering police priorities—and public perception? Learn from Peter Edwards: What can organizations learn from sensational issues like auto theft, cross-border drug trafficking, or Tow Truck Wars?
What should officers understand about journalism and the public narrative?
What are the long-term implications of media on police conduct?
Learn from Curt Petrovich, well-known author and reporter, about investigative reporting and what police should know about the legal and ethical aspects of storytelling and its role in public discourse.