The Southern Police Institute in Louisville will offer a Public Information Officer Course: Managing the Media in Law Enforcement on June 17-20, 2024.

Tuition is $675, which includes parking at the University of Louisville. Course topics and areas of study include:

• Understanding the media

• Building critical relationships with the media

• How to develop a proactive marketing strategy for your organization

• Managing media interviews, press conferences and public speaking events

• Managing the media during significant events

• Preparation and strategies for effective communication

• Identifying individual communication styles

• Developing messaging strategies

• Keeping your media message on track

• Practical exercises involving on-camera coaching and assessment

• Discussion of participant issues or local challenges with the press

CLICK HERE to register. For more information, call 502-852-6561.