Police Beat Response

When a story that contains horrific details or disturbing images, many of us forget that the only reason we are receiving the story is because someone reported on it. Yes, someone has to do it, but I think that we should all have a newfound respect for those who willingly cover the "police beat". Like the article says horror and tragedy often visit reporters on the police beat, and on top of that, many times reporters attempting to get a story are put in danger.

I believe many people take the news for granted when an extreme case is presented. I definitely have grown more aware that there is a person behind that story who could have put themselves at risk just so I could know what is going on.