How information is researched, reviewed and corrected
These standards guide the educational articles, resource links, videos, and practical tools published by Hit & Run Evidence Preservation.
Original, practical explanations
Published resources should provide original explanations and practical organization—not merely repeat, lightly rewrite, or embed material from another source. Videos supplement the written guidance rather than replace it.
Source preference
Articles should rely primarily on statutes, official agency pages, court or government publications, department policies, records schedules, and other authoritative sources when available. Secondary sources may be used for context and should be identified clearly.
Facts, experience and interpretation
Confirmed facts, general educational guidance, personal experience, and the publisher’s interpretation should be distinguished from one another. The site should avoid presenting an allegation, estimate, or personal conclusion as an independently established fact.
Jurisdiction and dates
Legal and procedural information should identify the relevant jurisdiction when practical. Published resources should display a review or update date so visitors can judge whether they need to verify newer guidance.
Corrections
Material errors should be corrected promptly after they are identified and reasonably verified. Updated articles should retain a visible last-reviewed date. Visitors will be able to suggest corrections through the public contact method once it is established.
Advertising independence
Future advertising will not determine the conclusions of an article or convert an advertisement into an endorsement. Advertising and publisher-created content should remain visually distinguishable.