Oregon Media Insiders

I think Kaptvideo's question is specific to police lines. Not police, not police abuse, not protests, but keeping media back at scenes where civilians are allowed to be closer. Nothing is more frustrating than being told you need to be back "for your safety" when there is a pregnant woman and or children right down in front of you inside the lines.
I have been in a crowd at an accident before, and being pulled out by police and sent back away. This is wrong.
This really is a question for news management and police management. Unfortunately, our news management are not there for us when we need it.
Sometimes, some of the better PIO's try to facilitate a closer advantage for you, but I have seen alot of these situations unfold, for no good reason.
And there are so many fabulous police officers out there who understand THE PUBLIC'S need to know.
The rule should be since we are the public also, we should be allowed to be where the public is, and if at all possible, facilitated at getting closer.