Researchers indicate that among criminal justice officials, even more than among the public, the media significantly influence both policy development and support. This appears to occur due to the desire of public officials to reflect what they believe to be public opinion in regards to criminal crimes. If they perceive the public to be frightened of crime, and wanting offenders locked up (a social policy developed in response to the perception of criminality). This will be the social policy the public officials will develop and support. Crime, and Justice in the Media
Most of the common misperceptions about crimes are portrayed in the mass media. There is probably no issue that more consistently, over a longer period and with g
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