The reflection of the image and trust of the Turkish police on newspapers: An investigation of Diyarbakır local newspapers

Turkish National Police in developing changed from day to day, general manager of the Republic of Turkey is a public organization level offering security services to citizens under the Interior Ministry. The General Directorate of security, which has been increasing its service quality since its foundation day by day, draws attention as an institution that closely follows technological developments and applies these innovations to its services, as well as applying an intensive in-service training program to its members. As the states law enforcement force stationed in cities, it is important that equipment and other materials stored in its inventory be replaced frequently in accordance with the principles of combating crime,and that Police-Public Relations Act with a more modern and contemporary understanding. The success of the poliçe now depends on the quality of the public relations and the continuity of the public environment of peace and security, as well as the criminals it has caught and the crimes it has prevented. Obtaining the support of the public in the fight against crime is directly related to the level of support given to the poliçe by the public. As in every institution and organization, it is essential to establish a proper public relations strategy in order to gain the support and confidence of the public. It is obvious that news published in relation to an institution and organization in written and visual media can be evaluated with in the scope of this strategy. In this study, it was investigated whether the poliçe news and the Police Department that appeared in the local written media in the April 10th Police Week took place in the public relations activities to increase the corporate image, how the poliçe image was shown in the news and whether it was a trusted institution in terms of providing peace and order in the community. In addition, this study focused on the activities of Diyarbakir Police Directorate in the context of public relations activities in the context of corporate image with in the scope of April 10 Police Week activities. It is examined how and how public relations Works are carried out in the press.