Commanding the Narrative: Media Mastery for Law Enforcement Leaders
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Own the message.
Master the skills to communicate effectively on camera, at the podium, and across social media in this 32-hour hands-on media training course. Participants gain practical experience with press conferences, media interviews, crisis communication, and public speaking through extensive on-camera coaching and real-time assessment. Designed for command-level staff and public information officers navigating today's evolving police-media landscape.
Duration: 32 Hours | KLEC Certified
Instructor
- Rob Tufano
Beginning March 2026, this course will be offered through contract only. Interested in contracting this course?
Additional Information
- Understanding the role of the media and its impact on law enforcement.
- Developing critical relationships with the media.
- Creating a proactive marketing strategy for your organization.
- Managing media interviews, press conferences, and public speaking events.
- Crisis management following significant events.
- Preparation strategies for effective communication.
- Identifying individual communication styles.
- Developing messaging strategies.
- Keeping your media message on track.
- Public speaking development.
- Practical exercises involving on-camera coaching and assessment.
- Discussion of participant issues or local challenges with the press.
- Understand the influence of body language and word choice in media communication.
- Engage in practical exercises with tough on-camera questions to build confidence.
- Explore relevant and timely police-media relations topics.
- Gain exposure to essential communication elements for police commanders and executives.
- Review and demonstrate strategies for successful media engagement.
The course is highly interactive, involving extensive on-camera coaching, group discussions, exercises, and analysis of press conferences and media interviews. Participants learn proven strategies and techniques to communicate confidently and effectively.
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