Opinion | Journalists are mostly resisting this sheriff’s horrible precedent of naming a child Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is perp-walking and posting mugshots of children as a publicity stunt. Good on reporters for mostly ignoring it. September 17, 2024 Kelly McBride
Local news covers a lot of crime, yet people can’t find the crime news they need Gaps in news coverage cited in new Pew Research study are opportunities to grow local audiences August 29, 2024 Kelly McBride
Opinion | AP Stylebook’s new chapter on crime is a glimpse into the future A decade from now, American newsrooms will have replaced cheap stories with data-rich narratives that educate communities and hold cops accountable June 4, 2024 Kelly McBride
AP Stylebook updates entries on criminal justice, prefixes, and flips to Merriam-Webster The new criminal justice chapter includes more than 50 entries covering specific terms, some new, some revised. May 31, 2024 Matthew Crowley
No, crime has not ‘skyrocketed’ under Joe Biden, as Rep. Nancy Mace claimed Overall violent crime and homicides are down during Biden’s presidency. Some property crimes are also down, though motor vehicle theft notably rose April 5, 2024 Louis Jacobson
Do criminals steal in New York and spend in Florida? Scrutinizing a CNN analyst’s claim The remark, from CNN law enforcement analyst John Miller, offers a lesson on how cable news can encourage unchecked speculation. February 9, 2024 Louis Jacobson
Opinion | Better relationships with cops won’t help journalists cover crime Police coverage is broken. Old ideas aren’t the answer. Newsrooms that take a change-management approach see reforms that stick February 6, 2024 Kelly McBride
The Poynter Institute and The Just Trust announce 2024 partnership to transform crime reporting New grant from The Just Trust continues successful program that transforms news organizations’ crime reporting to focus on public safety December 13, 2023 Jennifer Orsi
The state of journalism in 6 acts. There’s reason to be upbeat The head of Poynter’s Beat Academy sees its lessons reflected in great local news coverage September 29, 2023 Jon Greenberg
Local newsrooms want to stop sensationalizing crime, but it’s hard Here are the common barriers they face and how journalists surmount them. April 11, 2023 Kelly McBride
This local newsman has witnessed every Florida execution since Ted Bundy Since 1989, John Koch has been a consistent press witness to the state’s executions, fulfilling what he views as a duty and responsibility. March 14, 2023 Dan Sullivan
19 states have red flag laws, but they are rarely used to stop gun violence Plus, federal crime stats are unreliable due to underreporting by states, the Respect for Marriage Act is on the cusp of passing, and more November 28, 2022 Al Tompkins
Retailers worry about the millions they’re losing to ‘organized retail theft’ Plus, The Marshall Project looks into the idea that “crime is on the rise,” and some thoughts on preventing awkward Thanksgiving conversations November 23, 2022 Al Tompkins
A former journalist’s nonprofit helps survivors of high-profile tragedies 'The goal is to help a grieving person tell their story in a way that heals more than hurts' August 3, 2022 Amaris Castillo
Gannett launches a network-wide push to rework its crime coverage Fewer mugshots, additional context and moving beyond police narratives are just some of the changes its newsrooms are making August 12, 2021 Angela Fu
