The Editor:
I found today’s letter regarding Councillor Nakagawa’s opinion that the police department’s press releases are “political" and ought to be limited (“nothing bad ever happens in my town”) worth a comment.
While censorship may be too strong a word, it would be a limit on what I’m allowed to read.
Frankly, I believe I can handle it. If I choose to walk home from a lacrosse game, and there’s been a spate of troubles on Columbia Street, it is helpful to know I should consider Carnarvon instead. If someone was attacked and witnesses are needed, I want and need to know if I can help. If a person is missing, I can’t help if I don’t know who to look for.
Perhaps Councillor Nakagawa would be mollified by a warning, similar to those which air prior to grisly items on the TV news: “Warning, this article may show the Royal City in an unfavourable light."
Chris Dumfries
📣 SOUND OFF: Do you support the New Westminster Police Department issuing news releases about incidents in the community? Do you think this creates more fear in the community?Send us a letter.
