Agency Spokesperson Seminar; March 14-15, 2022

A basic two-day seminar for the designated public information officer, chief, assistant chief or other agency individual who serve as a spokesperson for their department with the media during an event involving wide community interest or concern. The seminar is oriented is primarily for those with little formal training on dealing with the media and will present fundamental information to assist such personnel to enhance their skills in serving as the liaison between their department and the media.

Topics include:

• Role/goal of a public information officer;
• Legal aspects and repercussions of disseminating information;
• Writing news releases that have impact and get noticed;
• Handling tricky questions;
• Never having to say “no comment”;
• State Public Records Law;
• Building a solid relationship with local reporters;
• Using the media to your advantage;
• Being “on call”–a necessary part of the job
• Handling the intense media spotlight when a tragedy or major case occurs.

LOCATION/TIME: March 14 – 15, 2022, Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center, 1760 S. Easton Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

FEE: $295 per person

DISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free.

REGISTRATION: To register for this seminar, please complete our online registration form by March 7, 2022. Credit card payment can be made through PayPal (MasterCard and VISA accepted). Call (681) 285-0830 to register by telephone. 

By completing the form below, I (we) desire to enroll in the seminar, “Agency Spokesperson Seminar” to be conducted March 14 – 15, 2022, Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center, 1760 S. Easton Road, Doylestown, Pennsylvania