It is standard for news crews to ask them to spell their names. That way they get them correct in the story. Very, very, common. That’s not the cops fault.
The smiling is nervous smiling. Trust me...those guys are crapping their pants. There is a ton of adrenalin running through their veins.
Releasing statements doesn’t cut it today. They would be crucified if they “hid” behind statements.
Trust me...they did as well as I’ve seen in a long time.
This is the stuff we discuss over the dinner table. I do work for the Emergency Management Department in our City. She is the media person.