Setting Community Standards for Tolerance Turning off media violence Three out of every four Americans have access to cable, and half of cable subscribers regularly watch community public access channels. Cable television programming offers a forum for demonstrating the police department's openness, its interest in dialog with the community, and commitment to creating a safer environment.
Programs can also spotlight successful crime prevention programs.
The cable company provides help in production and scheduling, while the program's producers must maintain close contacts with community groups to ensure a steady flow of ideas for features. Working with the cable company to promote the show should be a priority. Topics discussed include runaways, teen suicide, anger management, teen pregnancy, and date rape. The program airs quarterly on a public television station, a commercial channel, two cable channels, and a radio station.