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The Viewer's Bill of RightsThis is a document you helped us write. From your input we've come up with NewsChannel Six Viewers' Bill of Rights. It's a list of six rights we pledge to live by, and one by which you can hold us accountable.
1. You have a right to know.
NewsChannel Six will ask the tough questions, conduct the investigations necessary and give the timely information needed to serve the public interest and protect public safety. The NewsChannel Six journalists will seek the truth and report it in an ethical manner.
2. You have a right to a balance of positive and negative stories.
NewsChannel Six will go beyond the four C's---car wrecks, crime, conflict and catastrophes. We will not filter out news that is often tough to hear, but we will take extra steps to find and report positive or uplifting stories which reflect the true character of life in our communities.
3. You have a right to relevant crime coverage.
NewsChannel Six recognizes that an over-emphasis on crime coverage would harm our community through portraying it in a false, negative light. We will cover crime in such a way as to provide context, meaning, perspective and relevance. Before airing any crime story, we will weigh its newsworthiness with the following questions:
- Is there an immediate threat to public safety?
- Is there a threat to children?
- Do viewers need to take action?
- Is there a significant community impact?
- Is it a crime prevention effort?
4. You have a right to coverage which addresses real, relevant issues.
NewsChannel Six will provide coverage that gets back to basics... coverage that is relevant and is free from sensational and tabloid stories and promotion.
5. You have a right to get your news from anchors and reporters who are engaged and involved in the community.
NewsChannel Six journalists will take the time to get actively involved in and really get to know their communities.
6. You have a right to hold us accountable.
NewsChannel Six invites and will respond to public input and feedback on our newsgathering decisions and philosophies. We will present and respond to viewer feedback within our newscasts on a regular basis. We will eagerly and diligently investigate complaints, publicly admit any mistakes and correct them prominently.
