Reader: Denver Police excessive-force problem not helped by whining on Twitter

Yesterday, we spoke with Denver Police Department Twitter feed overseer Lt. Matt Murray about tweets raising questions about the fairness of media coverage. One reader felt this energy could be better spent in other ways...
By Michael Roberts
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Yesterday, we spoke with Denver Police Department Twitter feed overseer Lt. Matt Murray about tweets raising questions about the fairness of media coverage.

One reader felt this energy could be better spent in other ways.

Colorado Mmj Patient writes:

You know what would be better than tweeting DPD? How about cleaning the trash that is making your department look bad? How about testing for STEROID ABUSE and other ILLEGAL drugs? You allowed some bad apples to spoil the bunch.

STOP WHINING on Twitter and DO SOMETHING about it that will make a change.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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