Media Relations
The Police1 Media Relations topic page gives PIOs or other department spokespeople the tools and techniques to increase your effective communications with various media entities and help to shape the public’s perception of its cops.
Strategies for effective information dissemination and maintaining public trust during major incidents
Enhancing community safety through proactive communication planning
Officer Natalie Garcia seeks to bring effective communication and transparency to the department as its new PIO, with a unique understanding of the community she serves
Research shows the contagion effect is real and news media coverage is impacting the decisions of potential killers
The decision could allow people to sue officers who interfere with bystanders trying to record them
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
Police say the page provides transparency without disclosing personal information
Retired Pittsburgh Police Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., has written an operator’s manual for developing and managing effective police forces on any scale
Julie Parker speaks with PIO Dionne Waugh about the media communications surrounding a mass shooting that claimed the life of 10, including Officer Eric Talley
In a press conference, Chief Joseph Chacon rebuked a grand jury decision to charge 19 officers over conduct related to civil unrest in 2020
Detroit Rewards TV will air new episodes about an unsolved crime each week
The officer says he wants to show his community “what the police are really like”
Goodman speaks about his fellow officers’ restraint and the complexities of his newfound fame
The bill is sponsored by a former police officer
The challenges and trends that defined 2021
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day’s headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
From the “most epic recruitment video ever” to an inside look at what it’s like to be a campus officer, these videos are sure to inspire departments for years to come
In the field of public information, we strive to be transparent, but knowing when not to release information is critical
Reflecting on the decision of the Associated Press to no longer name people charged with minor crimes
A proactive approach can take the sting out of new legislation and spike in public records requests
Responding to law enforcement Freedom of Information Act requests requires carefully balancing transparency against privacy
Implementing effective stakeholder communications is achievable by using the relevant resources and the correct planning
Small police departments that do not have the luxury of their own PIO can hold their own in the high-stakes public information arena
Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right
From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust
Best practices for community communications around police policy
Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving
When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect
Small town leaders must manage not only their local community’s concerns but also inform national and international media about incidents in their region
These takeaways from a police PIO can prove beneficial to law enforcement communication pros in future cases
These stories offer the community a perspective they might not have considered: the men and women in uniform are relatable with prior careers just like them
It’s vitally important, especially for law enforcement officials, to prepare statements carefully before speaking
Journalism experts say the move raises ethical concerns, but also recognize that sometimes “in-the-moment” actions are necessary
Since COVID-19, virtual events have become the ‘new normal.’ Here’s how agencies can use tech to connect with communities
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