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Salina Orzikowski
COM 3330-02
Professor Kperogi
October 26, 2015
Broadcast Script
KENNESAW POLICE RESPONSE
Time/Video

Audio

0.00 0.18 A-Roll Dolly camera forward,

Anchor: POLICE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE

medium shot of the anchor speaking with green

NATION ARE REINVENTING THEMSELVES IN

screen showing Atlanta city skyline in the back

RESPONSE TO THE INCREASING THREAT OF GUN

VIOLENCE. THE CITY OF KENNESAW IS NO
EXCEPTION. AFTER A SHOOTING AT FEDEX LEFT
SIX PEOPLE INJURED, OFFICERS HAVE TAKEN
EXTRA STEPS TO POLISH THEIR APPROACH. OUR
REPORTER TOM HAS THE REST OF THE STORY.
TOM?

0.18 0.34 A-Roll Medium long shot of the

Reporter: THANKS DIANE. ROUGHLY A YEAR

reporter standing in front of the Kennesaw Police

AGO, 19-YEAR-OLD GEDDY KRAMER OPENED FIRE

building

AT A NEAR-BY FEDEX FACILITY. THE INCIDENT

SHOOK THE STATE AND HUMBLED THOSE
AFFECTED BY IT.

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SINCE THE INCIDENT, THE KENNESAW POLICE
DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO CONSTANTLY
IMPROVE THEMSELVES, EVEN WHEN FACED
WITH OBSTACLES.

0.34 0.46 A-Roll Medium shot of interview

Captain Kimberlee Brophy (BRO-FEE): The

with Captain Brophy

patrols and detectives concentrate patrols and

investigations to monitor trouble areas by
constantly enforcing traffic violations. This puts
heat on the violators making it difficult to
conduct their business.

0.46 1.01 B-Roll Long shot with silent footage

VO: CAPTAIN BROPHY ALSO SAYS STRICT HIRING

of an Active Shooter Training in session

STANDARDS AND EXTENSIVE TRAINING ARE A

HUGE CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CITYS SAFETY.
PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE ACTIVE SHOOTER
TRAINING, COMBINE ALL COBB COUNTY UNITS
TO PRACTICE UNIFORM AND SPECIALIZED
TACTICS. KENNESAW SIMILARLY EXTENDS
TRAINING TO CITIZENS.

1.01 1.11 A-Roll Medium shot of interview

Officer Zachary Stannard: We hold a program

with Officer Stannard

called the Citizens Police Academy.

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This allows citizens to experience law
enforcement training and for the department to
get feedback on how to better the department.

1.11 1.18 B-Roll Medium shot with silent

VO: THE KENNESAW POLICE DEPARTMENT ALSO

footage of an officer interacting with a citizen

ENCOURAGES OFFICERS TO BE ACTIVE WITHIN

THE COMMUNITY, SO CITIZENS CAN DEVELOP A
RELATIONSHIP.

1.18 1.26 A-Roll -- Medium shot of interview

Sergeant Morris Nix: The department has

with Sergeant Nix

outreach programs to develop these bonds. Even

just shaking someones hand makes a difference
in how people see us amidst the negative media.

1.26 1.40 A-Roll -- Medium long shot of the

Reporter: FURTHERMORE, THE KENNESAW

reporter standing in front of the Kennesaw Police

POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ADOPTING BODY

building

CAMERAS AND CONTINUOUSLY UPDATES VIDEO

AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY
OF OFFICERS. ALL THAT BEING SAID, KENNESAW
HAS FACED TROUBLE WITH RECRUITMENT AND
STILL SAW OFFICERS RESIGN.

1.40 1.51 A-Roll Close-up shot of interview

City Council Member Tim Killingsworth: Its

with Tim Killingsworth

never been an easy or stress-free occupation.

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As long as we maintain an agency that is
respected by other agencies, coupled with
incentives for officers, our recruiting efforts will
continue to be positive.

1.51 1.57 B-Roll -- Medium shot with silent

VO: OFFICER STANNARD AND CAPTAIN BROPHY

footage of Officer Stannard and Captain Brophy

ASSURED ME THAT NO SETBACK COULD

smiling and talking to each other

DISCOURAGE THEM FROM DOING THEIR JOB.

1.57 2.01 B-Roll Long shot with silent footage

Captain Brophy/VO: The person who wants to

of a parked police car with the blue lights on at

serve and protect the public, will stay and defend

an investigation scene

no matter what occurs.

2.01 2.05 A-Roll -- Medium shot of the reporter Reporter: THAT IS ALL FOR TONIGHT, I AM TOM
standing in front of the Kennesaw Police building

SIGNING OUT WITH K-S-U T-V. BACK TO YOU

DIANE.

2.05 2.14 A-Roll -- Medium shot of the anchor

Anchor: THANKS TOM. WE AT THE STUDIO ARE

speaking with green screen showing Atlanta city

GRATEFUL THAT THE KENNESAW POLICE

skyline in the back, dolly camera backward

DEPARTMENT GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND EVERY

DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE WILL BE BACK
WITH TOMORROWS FORECAST AFTER THIS
BREAK.

Word Count: 398 (This isnt including the visuals, or the labels under audio stating who says what)

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Contact Information
1. Kimberlee Brophy: kbrophy@kennesaw-ga.gov 770-424-8274
2. Zachary Stannard: ccpd2142@gmail.com
3. Morris Nix: mnix@kennesaw-ga.gov

770-499-3900

770-424-8274

4. Tim Killingsworth: tkillingsworth@kennesaw-ga.gov

5. http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/

770-424-8274