Agency Spokesperson Seminar

HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER

1760 S. Easton Road
Doylestown, PA

An introductory two-day seminar for the designated public information officer, chief, assistant chief, or other agency individual who serves as a spokesperson for their department with the media during an event involving broad community interest or concern. The seminar is primarily designed for individuals with limited formal media training, providing fundamental information to help them develop their skills as departmental liaisons with the media. Topics to be presented over the two days include:

(1) Role/goal of a public information officer

(2) Legal aspects and repercussions of disseminating information

(3) Writing news releases that have impact and get noticed

(4) Handling tricky questions

(5) Never having to say “no comment”

(6) State Public Records Law

(7) Building a solid relationship with local reporters

(8) Using the media to your advantage

(9) Being “on call” (a necessary part of the job)

(10) Handling the intense media spotlight when a tragedy or major case occurs.

DATE/LOCATION/TIME:

March 16-17, 2026

Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center
1760 S. Easton Road
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily

REGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person. 

Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50), OR enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person, and the fourth person is enrolled free.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:

Complete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than March 9, 2026. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-637-4833. If you register by fax, please call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars.