Bulletproof dogs: the canine ballistic vest phenomenon. (Perspective).

From: The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

The impact of news stories and the concentration of media attention in an area can create a public perception that previously did not exist. For example, numerous cases of the media's involvement in criminal justice issues have created new public perceptions, which can be referred to as "social construction" or "framing an issue." (1)

This scenario is evident in the news stories that transpired after the 1998 death of the New Jersey State Police dog Solo, mortally wounded in the line of duty. The brutal killing of Solo grabbed the media's attention, and the story spread ...

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