Do Police Officers Think the Media is Influencing the View of Their Role?

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How did you decide to start a career in law enforcement?
This question would set the stage by alerting the interviewees that the discussion is about their careers. It would enable them to focus on the various areas other questions could target.
Do you interact with social media, televisions, and newspapers?
This question establishes the foundation for the interview. It prompts the interviewee to reflect on their interaction with media and highlights the various types. It also makes it easy to learn whether they watch videos, listen to podcasts, or read about police-related information.
How frequently do you interact with mainstream media like television and newspapers?
Probing for answers using this question is essential for determining whether the police officer routinely accesses traditional/mainstream news sources. Increased contact with media translates to a higher probability of finding news and other materials about police conduct and roles in society.
How frequently do you access social media?
This question adds to the previous one since social media is also an emerging source of police-related news. It will contribute to the research question by probing for trending issues.
How would you describe your relationship with the media?
Understanding a police officer’s relationship with the media contributes to the research question by illustrating whether the respondent has a positive or negative perception. Interviewees considering it intrusive reveal they object media’s influence, while those that find it constructive reveal that they embrace the media’s contribution to their roles.
How do you think media representations of the police shape your conception of the job?
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