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Search results for "school fire safety" ...
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Using local data to answer the question,
Amons describes how to use CAR as a tool to beef up general assignment stories. Instead of just reporting on one isolated incident -- like a trucking accident or a botched 911 call -- you can do some database analysis to see how often those sorts of incidents occur. This will add more depth and context to your story.
Tags: truck accidents; school fire safety; beat reporting; story ideas; data analysis; computer-assisted reporting
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CAR for TV
Amons discusses several broadcast CAR stories that she worked on. The story ideas she includes range from truckers falling asleep at the wheel to school fire safety and 911 response time.
Tags: CAR; broadcast reporting; public records; data analysis; accidents
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In case of emergency: 10 breaking news scenarios and web sites that go with them
Watson provides links that can help in reporting on accidents, wrecks, crashes, fires, spills and school/workplace violence.
Tags: crime; safety; transportation