Public Service Announcements
One of the best ways to promote probation and parole is through the broadcasting of public service announcements (PSAs). The three sample PSAs can be utilized for either radio or television stations. Each PSA should be personalized to include contact information for local probation/parole services, along with any relevant data that accurately reflect the officers in the area the PSAs are broadcast. Someone should contact local radio and television at least six weeks prior to the week, and ask to speak to the public service director. He/she can provide guidelines about whether the station accepts PSAs and the preferred format. While some stations accept PSA scripts that are read by on-air personalities, others ask that a representative from the organization that submits them read the scripts. Be sure to understand and follow any guidelines that radio and television stations provide.
:60 SECONDS
Did you know that there are (place number here) people in (city/county/state)
on probation and (place number here) people on parole in (city/county/state)?
July 13-19, 2008 is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week – a time
for the nation and (city/county/state) to recognize the men and women who work
each and every day on the front lines with probationers and parolees to hold
them accountable for the crimes they have committed against our families, our
friends, our neighbors, and our communities. They are exposed to many of the
negative aspects of life, they deal with the trauma offenders cause victims, as
well as deal with stress and often unsafe conditions in which they work. Yet
each day they continue to work to make our communities a safer place.
These professionals provide protection to our communities. They are often silent
partners, yet they spend more time with offenders than many other agencies. They
make truly lasting impressions on their communities and are making their mark
for public safety.
Join (city/county/state) and the nation in honoring these valuable public
servants during the week of July 13-19 for Probation, Parole and Community
Supervision Week.
:30 SECONDS
July 13th through the 19th is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.These professionals are often silent partners, yet they spend more time with offenders than many other agencies. They provide protection to our communities.They make truly lasting impressions and are making their mark for public safety. Join (city/county/state) and the nation in honoring these invaluable public servants during the week of July 13-19, 2008 for Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.
:15 SECONDS
July 13th through the 19th is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week. There are (place number here) people in the (city/county/state) probationers/parolees. Do you know someone who is a probation or parole officer? If so, take a minute to thank him or her for making your community a safer place. Don’t know an officer? Get to know one of these special people who risk their lives each and every day to ensure your public safety.
:15 SECONDS
Over 5 million adult men and women on probation and parole live in our communities and are supervised by dedicated professionals who strive to make our neighborhoods safe. July 13-19, 2008 is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.