Andrea Graff
Reference: Holley, J. (1993). The Waco watch. Columbia Journalism Review. (pp. 50-53).
Theme: Questioning the way journalists do their jobs.
Summary:
Application to this lesson topic:
In this case the media was being accused of warning of the raid on the ranch, which they deny, and also of not cooperating with authorities when it came to airing stuff without permission.
Application to Emergency Services:
Just be really careful when it comes to reporters, they can be your best asset, or your worst nightmare. Make sure someone is briefing them so they don't feel the need to dig for their own information and that the information they get is accurate.
Reference: Holley, J. (1993). The Waco watch. Columbia Journalism Review. (pp. 50-53).
Theme: Questioning the way journalists do their jobs.
Summary:
- Reporters were accused of alerting cult members to a possible raid either by a phone call or by "starting the series before the raid took place".
- The media broadcast messages from Koresh, the cult leader, resulting in the release of some of the children.
- A radio station was criticized for undermining federal authorities negotiating strategy when they flew a banner for the Branch Davidians.
- The vice president of a radio station said they did not have a "blanket policy" about cooperating with authorities.
Application to this lesson topic:
In this case the media was being accused of warning of the raid on the ranch, which they deny, and also of not cooperating with authorities when it came to airing stuff without permission.
Application to Emergency Services:
Just be really careful when it comes to reporters, they can be your best asset, or your worst nightmare. Make sure someone is briefing them so they don't feel the need to dig for their own information and that the information they get is accurate.
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