Verkkothis study examines the connection between news media consumption and public perceptions of police misconduct. It also explores the role of racial empathy, a. Verkkopublic sentiment towards the police is a matter of great interest in the united states, as reports on police misconduct are increasingly being published in. Verkkoabout half or more black, asian and hispanic adults describe social media as an extremely or very effective way to bring attention to police violence. Verkkosocial media has transformed public discourse on policing and the contest of control over the police image. This article draws on original, empirical. Verkkothe rise of digital and social media has brought substantial increases in attention to the repression of digital activists and movements and/or to.
