To demonstrate that good kids are newsworthy. To foster positive relations between the police department and area businesses. To enhance the relationship between underprivileged youth and police officers. To develop a program network of chapters that will benefit youth nationwide. How It Works Program chapters have committees that decide which nominated children will be honored.
Committee procedures vary from agency to agency.
In Venice, Fla., for instance, the board is composed of local chiefs. In other locations, such as Punta Gorda, Fla., community leaders and agency employees make up a board that reviews monthly submissions and chooses the winners. In the Miami area, Do the Right Thing receives more than 1,000 nominations each month. Only 10 are selected as winners. Then, once a year, finalists are chosen for the regional dinner and awards ceremony.