Introduction
At the Fort Collins Report, our credibility is our most valuable asset. We believe that independent, fact-based journalism requires a firm ethical foundation that guides every editorial, operational, and organizational decision we make. This Ethics Policy outlines the standards, principles, and expectations that govern our newsroom’s conduct and ensure that our work serves the public interest above all else.
We hold ourselves accountable to the community we serve. Our reporting is grounded in accuracy, fairness, transparency, and integrity. We seek to illuminate issues that matter to Fort Collins residents, and we do so by adhering to practices that safeguard editorial independence, prevent conflicts of interest, and maintain the trust of our readers, donors, and partners.
This page sets forth the ethical commitments that underpin our mission. It explains how we gather and present information, how we interact with sources and the public, how we manage potential conflicts, and how we uphold the standards expected of a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to the highest ideals of journalism.
We Follow SPJ’s Code of Ethics