Title: Positive Effects of Media on Crime | The Classroom
Headings: Positive Effects of Media on Crime
Positive Effects of Media on Crime
Statistics and Reporting
Safety and Witness Tips
Garnering Publicity for Community Action and Events
Legal and Judicial Pressure

Content: It has also motivated communities to start similar movements in individual neighborhoods, such as organizing community policing or enacting a neighborhood or block watch program. Legal and Judicial Pressure
Media coverage can influence law enforcement and the judicial process in both positive and negative ways. A chain reaction can occur with the onset of media coverage, resulting in public pressure with demonstrations or other public displays, that can free a wrongfully accused or convicted person, commute a sentence or even mobilize a pro bono legal team for someone unable to afford adequate representation. In general, the public should be encouraged to have a voice in their community, while police and judicial officials should balance that attention with the interests of justice. References
Herald Newspaper: Can Media Impact People’s Perception of Crime? Law Library -– American Law and Legal Information: Mass Media and Crime –- Journalism
Tulsa Police: Mingo Valley Patrol Division Crime Awareness Information
Tougaloo College Public Safety Department: Department of Public Safety
National Night Out: