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| Today there are a growing number of places capable ofdownlinking the satellite series which is one of the reasons EOWS supportssatellite broadcasting as a means of communicating to individual Weed andSeed sites simultaneously. The broadcast series has been viewed by millions(the last estimate was 1.5 million per broadcast). It doesn't take a technologicalgenius to arrange for a satellite downlink, but **it does take a littlecoordination**.  First, simply locate a satellite dish in your community(see below) and send out the invitations! Call LETN (800) 535-5386 a fewdays before the broadcast for the coordinates (to set the satellite dish),and you're ready to participate in the live broadcast.  Our siteshave forwarded to us their downlinking "best bets:"  |

| - Law Enforcement Agencies:  contact your Weed and Seed lawenforcement officer and ask them if the police department has "satellitedownlink capability."  The EOWS series is broadcast from the Law EnforcementTraining Network (LETN).  LETN servicesthousands of law enforcement agencies nation-wide 24-hours a day...meaningthese agencies can view LETN-supported programs instantly - LIVE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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| - City Governments and State Agencies:  call your city manager'soffice and ask if they have a downlink or know of an agency within thecity that operates one. Most urban-areas contain a good number of satellitedishes. Some state Departments of Health or Alcohol and Tobacco or Healthand Human Services also operate these dishes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| - Cable TV Public Access Channels:  (Not to be confused withPBS stations) Public Access Television stations stations are very flexibleand anxious to offer broadcasts that are commercial-free, void of promotingany given commercial product, involve members of civil-service, are governmentproduced/supported, and serve to educate the community.   Thesestations not only air the broadcast live, but we have received reportsfrom the field that Public Access Channels across the country are stillairing "Crackdown on Crackhouses" - an EOWS satellite broadcast which airedtwo years ago!  Call your local Public Access Station as far in advanceas possible and ask them if they would be willing to air the program ontheir station (meaning you can watch it from home!).  Chances arevery good that they will support your request.  If they have any questionsabout the program, they can call our LETN satellite coordinator Chris Ellistonat (800) 535-5386.                                                                                                                          |
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| - Community Colleges, Universities, and High Schools:  Mostof these locations have a satellite downlink. Some may charge a fee ($25- $75) for an **outside group** to use their facility. However, contactthe campus police or the school for criminal justice or law enforcementstudies and ask that they make the satellite arrangements.  Requesta partnership!  Many universities have student and professional criminaljustice membership societies, for example the American Criminal JusticeAssociation (ACJA).  These societies are always looking for educationalactivities for members!  EOWS broadcasts its series at an ideal timefor these types of partnerships (4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.) as most day classesare over and the evening classes haven't yet started.   It isa great way for the students to network with the community and criminaljustice professionals and a way for the university maintain ties with thecommunity! Remember, this type of partnership is newsworthy - don't forgetto notify your local press and campus media of any upcoming events youmay co-sponsor. |
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| Why should I view the broadcast live when I can ordera copy on video?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| There are obvious advantages to having a copy of theprogram on video, however viewing the broadcast live offers more directcontact with the panelists and an opportunity to communicate with the Weedand Seed community nation-wide.  While the panelists are there toshare knowledge and their experience, they are also there as a resourcefor the viewing audience.  The purpose of the producing the programlive is to allow EOWS to outreach to more of its Weed and Seed sites -if one of the sites has a question or comment on the subject being discussed,EOWS wants to hear about it! Questions and comments are accepted via faxand telephone and presented live to the panel.  This level of interactionbrings higher utility to the program and a platform for interaction thatcan not be found on the taped version.  Live broadcasting also actsas a Weed and Seed "event" for collected viewing audiences.                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| Who programs these broadcasts and how can my siteget involved?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Under the direction of Steve Rickman, the EOWS Trainingand Technical Assistance Team collects suggestions from the field and fromEOWS staff.  Only those topics of high relevance to Weed and Seedare considered.   The series schedule and topics for the Summerand Fall program will soon be planned.  If your site has implementeda particularly successful program that supports one of the program subjects,contact Nancy Ware.  Yoursite's efforts can be filtered into the broadcast program in several ways(video from the site, guest panelist, phone-in guest, etc)!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| I located a downlink facility, now what do I do?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| All you need to do is call LETN at **(800) 535-5386**...andnotify your community!  No forms to fill out, no wires to connect.LETN customer service representatives are available to make sure you getconnected properly to the broadcast. Invite residents, church parishoners,youth, civic leaders, etc.  Plan a "voice-out" to follow the programto allow community viewers the opportunity to voice their opinion of theshow, the subject matter, and the issues as they apply to YOUR community. Invite city and law enforcement represetantives to field questions. Don't forget to invite your local media!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |

If you have additional questions, please forward them to [email protected]  This document was last update on October 25, 2000