Every effort will be made to provide scholars with an informative avenue into the study of Criminology based upon the discussion of research, theory, policy and practice in these fields. Several departments will be highlighted and updated on a regular basis dealing with the latest news and concerns facing students, professors, government officials and individuals involved with the upholding and practice of law. Ultimately, we hope you will come away with a better understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the study of Criminology. On behalf of the officers and members of Western Kentucky University's Criminology Club, we welcome your comments and look forward to providing you with an invaluable source of information. With the emergence of many popular television programs such as COPS, America's Scariest Police Chases, and as shown left, World's Wildest Police Videos, public sentiment is mixed as to how video crews possibly affect decisions made by officers.
Many departments adhere to strict safety regulations where high speed pursuits apply.
Yet some are of the opinion that with the addition of a film crew, officers may go above and beyond safety protocols in order to give the video crew something exciting to tape. This article looks at high speed pursuits, departmental policies, and the enormous interest generated by television coverage. Surprising to many, the majority of police officers actually welcome the coverage. Officers state that it places them in a positive light. The good guys getting the bad guys.