It is usually standard procedure to include a suspect’s mugshot in any crime story. However, multiple discussions have led KTVB to change their mugshot policy. KTVB will no longer include suspect’s mugshots in certain online and on-air news coverage due to media ethics and journalism best practice. Discussion amongst journalist have come to realize that a mugshot portraits a person’s lowest moment in their life and does not depict the person as a whole. A mugshot does more harm than good.
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