People and organizations who keep watch on the activities of complex organizations expected to act with social responsibility but do not.
What’s the interest?There is always some level of risk as a watchdog and a higher risk for whistleblowers. These people are the ones who keep track and communicate their findings or assessment - sometimes at great peril. Watchdogs often specialize in certain areas, but a number keep a more general eye open to the behavior of governments, corporations, and other organizations suspected of negative social impact or the betrayal of public trust.
QUOTE:“Government officials will not always act in the best interest of citizens. Without a free press to be a watchdog, there really are no restraints.”
Gene Policinski, journalist, editor - USA Today, executive producer