The goal of citizen cooperation ads is to increase the amount of inf

The goal of citizen cooperation ads is to increase the amount of information made available to law enforcement through citizen participation. Television shows like America’s Most Wanted and organizations like Crime Stoppers generate interest among media consumers through dramatic reenactments designed to produce tips. Are citizen cooperation ads effective? How do they characterize criminals, victims, and crimes in general, and what is the proper role of mass media in law enforcement efforts?