Editorial: We need more police transparency
Timely release of information is a matter of public health
Essay by Stephanie Nakhleh
Photos by Minesh Bacrania
As a journalist, I think it's important that the community gets quick, accurate information about car crashes — not to sensationalize someone’s tragedy, but because road safety is a public health issue. In any matter of public safety, transparency is key. If we’re working in the dark, we can't identify patterns or craft effective policies to protect people. If we want to prevent future tragedies and make informed decisions about transportation safety, we have to understand the risks on our roads.
The Los Alamos Police Department’s approach to releasing crash information is inconsistent. Sometimes, there’s a press release or Facebook post, but critical details — like how many people were injured or what caused the crash — are often withh…
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