It's uncanny - they all seem to do it !
2007-02-20 09:33:18 · 20 answers · asked by Flying Scotsman 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
It's because they are. Remember that 'Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.' applies to the cops as well. So when they are speaking to reporters they KNOW that this tape could very well be used in court to help the defence of the very criminal they are trying to incarcerate.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-20 09:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not uncanny and yes they all HAVE to do it.
Know how when an architect files a final blueprint of what's going to get built? That becomes a legal document.
Open to public inspection should anything go wrong or can be prevented due to negligence of oversight.
Given what police do or do not do, they can be held liable in court for what they say.
2007-02-20 09:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't be worried about going to court. When and if they get there they do really well - it appears that they can go onto a tube and execute an innocent young guy without any repercussions - some even get promoted. Obviously that approach is working like a charm for them!
2007-02-20 09:39:33 · answer #3 · answered by John S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are. They know it is being taped and anything they say can be used in evidence at a later date and often is so they are trained in how to deal with the media.
2007-02-20 09:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Valli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are on record - just like in court. And the "Court of Public Opinion" knows no bounds.
2007-02-20 09:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's their nature to speak like the police.. also.. probably a good thing to project themselves as professionals when speaking to the media.
2007-02-20 09:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about sports or the weather when they're talking to the media, it's usually something pertaining to police work. They talk like 'normal' people otherwise.
2007-02-20 09:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have to say the right things in order to not have evidence thrown out or the whole case thrown out also they may not be able to reveal certain information until it is found out to be legit
2007-02-20 09:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to b very clever with their wordings cos if a mistake is made they could get done!
2007-02-20 10:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Ascetic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to be careful what they say in case they prejudice a case. Just the facts ma'am.
2007-02-20 09:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋