Name: The Inquirer will no longer use mug shots. Here's why
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The Inquirer will no longer use mug shots. Here's why

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Publishing police mugshots along with crime stories has been widespread and routine. Here's why The Inquirer is no longer doing it.At most news organizations, mugshots are a default companion to many crime stories. The Inquirer has been no different, routinely publishing dozens of police booking photos a year.That is no longer the case. The Philadelphia Inquirer will use mugshots infrequently, and only when there is a compelling reason to include the image.Here’s why:There are some instances where The Inquirer may still use mugshots. A mugshot may appear if the photo depicts a public figure, for instance, or if the alleged crime has achieved . The Inquirer will also consider post-conviction publication of mugshots connected to criminal proceedings that we have followed extensively, if no other appropriate image is available. If there is a compelling and immediate public safety reason to publish a mugshot, we will do so. These uses will be rare.— Danese Kenon, Director of Video and Photography

Publishing police mugshots along with crime stories has been widespread and routine. Here's why The Inquirer is no longer doing it.At most news organizations, mugshots are a default companion to many crime stories. The Inquirer has been no different, routinely publishing dozens of police booking photos a year.That is no longer the case. The Philadelphia Inquirer will use mugshots infrequently, and only when there is a compelling reason to include the image.Here’s why:There are some instances where The Inquirer may still use mugshots. A mugshot may appear if the photo depicts a public...

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