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Far Northern Region Roundup
overzealous in putting a story to print
without checking the facts first.
I must point out that not all
journalists are carrying on like this,
but like police, the whole industry is
tarnished when one or two behave in
an unethical manner.
Perhaps there is a rush to get stories
out, because the introduction of
digital media has led newspapers to
slash staff numbers. A controversial
story might mean the difference
between a job and the unemployment
line.
It seems that someone within the QPS
is feeding the media information, and
even more disappointing is that the
information is incorrect.
Interestingly, when information
is leaked that embarrasses
management, all hell breaks loose
and we see denial, damage control,
and daggers for those who are
suspected of the leak. But when it’s
the other way around, it appears we
just have to put up with it.
I am off now for five weeks leave; it
will be interesting to see who and
what is remaining when I return.
My suggestion is to hold on tight,
because we are in for an interesting
ride …
Marty BRISTOW
Regional Representative
Far Northern Region
0438 767 839
I find it disgraceful that some
individual would find it necessary to
pass such information on, when all it
does it bring a cloud over all police in
the Region.
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Queensland Police Union Journal October 2012