Ep 6: The use of language in crime reporting

Crime can be a divisive topic for local news reporters to cover. There’s a lot to consider when reporting respectfully on those accused or guilty of a crime, potential victims and how crime affects the broader community. Reporter Annie Todd treads these waters every day as CDN’s criminal justice reporter. In this episode of “On Background,” Annie explains CDN’s crime-reporting policy and her personal approach. She also talks about reporting on Whatcom County’s planned Justice Center and on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in CDN’s coverage area.