1. Search the internet for Behind the Badge -OC. This website is run by professional reporters and police agencies use this platform to tell positive stories and enhance relations with their communities. I also provided you a link in modules.

Browse the website, hit the home and /or news button. You can find numerous stories about police departments and what they are doing within the community. You can also click on cites and the list of participating police agencies will show. Pick one article or video to research and report on.

2. Things to consider for your Post...

Is this an effective way for police agencies to spend money? Why? or why not? The cost is up to $25,000 a year.

If you were chief, would you use this platform?

What is the story you are reporting on?

Tell us about it? is it related to community policing?

Why did you pick this particular story?

Link the story you picked to your post