KVUE-TV's news director passed away in January, but she left her mark on television journalism - an official station policy mandating strict guidelines for coverage of violent crime. Despite statistics showing violent crime on the decline, many stations continue to sensationalize crime coverage; KVUE only reports on crimes which its staff feel are relevant to the larger community. The policy has been held up nationally as a model for stations wanting to wean themselves away from a steady diet of violence.
