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Welcome to the 19th annual American Copy Editors Society national conference in Pittsburgh March 26-28, 2015. (Photo by Jeremy Davis.)

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Saturday, March 28 • 3:40pm - 4:40pm
Cutting Through Cop Talk

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Covering crime is a core function of many news outlets, both in print and online. But when journalists who are supposed to be watchdogs for the public interest get so much of the information they report directly from police, what issues does that raise? This session will examine common problems in crime coverage that can hinder clarity, allow an uncritical acceptance of police talking points and even create legal dangers for journalists and their employers. The session will also be useful for non-journalists who edit copy from the police or military.
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Todd Kistler

News slot, California McClatchy Multiplatform Desk
Todd Kistler is a news slot on the California McClatchy Multiplatform Desk, which is based in Sacramento and produces three daily newspapers and their associated websites. He has judged ACES headline contests and contributes to the organization's web page on plagiarism and fabrication... Read More →

Saturday March 28, 2015 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
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  News editing

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