Wednesday, April 22, 2009

wounded MPD officer

What was WISN Channel 12 thinking yesterday when they ran a story, with video, of one of their reporters, Colleen Henry, blindsiding the wife of officer Vidal Colon after they were specifically told that they family did not want to speak with the media at this time? Channel 12 walked up to the officers home with cameras rolling, and showed the surprised wife of officer Colon& Shameful! Why did Channel 12 violate the officer and his families request? Trying to play got-ya with a hero? I cant find this video on their website, I hope they realize how badly they bungled that attempted blindside and pulled it from their site Both Channel 12 and Fox6 are taking an accusatory attitude, seeming to blame the officer for not wearing body armor, this is an option that is left up to the individual officer, and is not the cause of his being shot. The reason he got shot was because of a criminal justice system that cant keep a man that had already tried to kill police officers, behind bars. If you would like to watch a respectful story, including a great interview with the officers brother, Sgt. Roberto Colon, visit WTMJ TVs website and click the blue video link, Channels 6  12 could learn a little something about journalistic integrity by following TMJs lead. Note: This is not just me noticing this reporting bias, others have been reaching out for a place to voice their displeasure. I know we have a strong readership within MPD, if you would like to voice your opinions, feel safe to do so anonymously.

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