The roadblock broadcast went off smooth but no one seemed to care. We were still in a state of shock. We were at war.

Our revenue slowed and a couple of staff members were laid off. Our crime prevention videos and programs also slowed because many of the department’s crime prevention officers were reserve army and were called up. The same thing happened in the first Gulf War.

We started reworking the Community Watch Program to include terrorism.

Prior to 9/11 I also had started working on Rural Crime Prevention a film dealing with the increasing crime rate rise. In many parts of the country, this situation had seriously been affecting the quality of life for rural residents. This film teaches rural citizens how to protect themselves and their property against theft, vandalism, and other crimes.

I produced a couple of new films to teach people about how to be safe on the Internet. Internet Safety for Parents, to teach parents how to prepare their children for the dangers using the internet and how to talk with their children about uncomfortable subjects. Internet Safety for Kids, is a program made by kids for kids. With the help of parents and a school resource officer, they learn how they can use the Internet safely and responsibly. Interest in these two films was strong but many budgets had been frozen and sales were depressed.

I produced the next installment of the Drug Wars Series. Drug Wars – It Can Happen to You. This is the story of an American family that did everything right, or at least appeared to. Cheryl Sales and her husband Todd were involved parents, carefully selecting what schools their children attended.  Strong Christian beliefs and regular church attendance were their bedrock.  Yet by age 16, their son Josh was having trouble fitting in.  In their own words, they tell the story of Josh's growing drug addiction, his trouble with the law, and his difficult recovery. Their story is an inspiration to families, and helps teach parents about setting boundaries and limits.

Our sales continued to deteriorate to the point where I questioned the wisdom of producing any additional films unless they dealt with the current times.

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