ColdTowne Theater
Impressed With Coverage on Police Statistics
RECEIVED Tue., Feb. 17, 2004
Dear Editor,
I'm a bit more on the conservative side than the Chronicle and its readers seem to be, but my level of trust in your reporting just went up about a million percent. The way you straightened out the bad reporting that smeared our police department was first rate. You cleared things up and yet managed to not let APD off the hook on other issues, which is fair. They are not perfect. Part of the secret is that you dedicate as much space as is needed to report the full story and are not afraid to get opposing opinions and debate them. (Especially the letters to the editor.) I was very impressed with your apology and correction on some details of this particular story about the pictures of the police officers ["Austin at Large," News, Feb. 13]. It showed good character and integrity.
I went to the Austin Police Association rally today, and I think you picked up some new fans who will pay more attention to your in-depth reporting on issues, even if your opinion seems disagreeable at first. I'll certainly give your articles a chance at least from here on.
Many people think we need two serious newspapers in this town to balance things out. To be honest, I think we are covered very well. Thank you so much for showing that there just may be some quality and well-researched reporting. I may disagree with you all, but I think I can trust you. I hope that continues. Keep up the good work.
I'm a bit more on the conservative side than the Chronicle and its readers seem to be, but my level of trust in your reporting just went up about a million percent. The way you straightened out the bad reporting that smeared our police department was first rate. You cleared things up and yet managed to not let APD off the hook on other issues, which is fair. They are not perfect. Part of the secret is that you dedicate as much space as is needed to report the full story and are not afraid to get opposing opinions and debate them. (Especially the letters to the editor.) I was very impressed with your apology and correction on some details of this particular story about the pictures of the police officers ["Austin at Large," News, Feb. 13]. It showed good character and integrity.
I went to the Austin Police Association rally today, and I think you picked up some new fans who will pay more attention to your in-depth reporting on issues, even if your opinion seems disagreeable at first. I'll certainly give your articles a chance at least from here on.
Many people think we need two serious newspapers in this town to balance things out. To be honest, I think we are covered very well. Thank you so much for showing that there just may be some quality and well-researched reporting. I may disagree with you all, but I think I can trust you. I hope that continues. Keep up the good work.
David Govett
