There was a 17 percent reduction in crime in Orange County eight years after its inception.

The goal is to convey the message to all in the county as often and in any way.

My first impression was that these are great kids, nice personalities. I thought you were student leaders. I'm surprised you're all recovering.

We want to get the point across.

False assurances were certainly more harmful than none at all.

Maybe I'm just gonna kill you," says Mike, peeved at being predictable. "You ever think of that?"

"No, Mike. Because if you wanted me dead, then four or five of your guys would be in the hospital and I'd have a flesh wound. Maybe.