Why is this news and why is it relevant? Person fits description of suspect. Person cooperated with police. Police let him go. Police issues statement explaining witness description wasn’t definitive enough, and they appreciate the calm of the person detained. Then says given his attitude he’d give him a job in a second.
Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be newsworthy. But today, with police being demonized, it may be worth it to show what is usual and expected during encounters with police. Fighting the narrative of the extreme with the norm, essentially.
Why is this news and why is it relevant? Person fits description of suspect. Person cooperated with police. Police let him go. Police issues statement explaining witness description wasn’t definitive enough, and they appreciate the calm of the person detained. Then says given his attitude he’d give him a job in a second.
What is newsworthy about any of this?
Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be newsworthy. But today, with police being demonized, it may be worth it to show what is usual and expected during encounters with police. Fighting the narrative of the extreme with the norm, essentially.