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The responsibilities of the modern Public Information Officer (PIO) cover a breadth like never before. Communication and transparency in person, online, and in print are expectations today. Identify the responsibilities of the PIO during a missing child incident and examine why a partnership with the media is vital to quickly recover missing children and solve the cases. Garner preparation tips and employ a checklist to complete the steps of a successful PIO briefing. Examine pitfalls in the police/media relationship and explore ways to overcome them. Roleplay a missing child incident and learn hands-on how to apply what you have learned.
This training is designed for those who are assigned to release information to the public regarding missing children incidents, from AMBER Alerts to Endangered Missing Children, whether full-time or part-time. The training will prepare PIOs to effectively communicate with the public and partner with the media during missing child incidents.
This training is designed for those who are assigned to release information to the public regarding missing children incidents, from AMBER Alerts to Endangered Missing Children, whether full-time or part-time. The training will prepare PIOs to effectively communicate with the public and partner with the media during missing child incidents. Upon completion of this training, you will develop capabilities to: * Define the challenges of the modern PIO * Recognize distinguishing characteristics of the AMBER Alert media release * Employ effective press conference preparation and management of logistical procedures * Identify best approaches to forming media partnerships
* Law Enforcement and civilians tasked with release of Public Information during a missing child incident * Supervisors or command staff who supervise the PIO staff in their organization
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Participants will be welcomed to the training by the event moderator followed by an introduction to today’s training platform or location and expectations will be presented.
Comprehend the gravity of a missing child case and impact of a proper response by the PIO. | Define the challenges of the modern PIO role. | Examine distrust between police and the media, its impact on communication and how to overcome it. | Recognize distinguishing characteristics of an AMBER Alert.
Examine the six components of effective messaging and explore why proper messaging is vital. | Identify effective preparation procedures and practices. | Explore briefing logistics and identify common challenges and how to overcome them.
Examine the six components of effective messaging and explore why proper messaging is vital. | Identify effective preparation procedures and practices. | Explore briefing logistics and identify common challenges and how to overcome them.
Identify approaches for fostering mutual respect between police and the media during all communications.|Explore the media perspective and their vision and need for effective communication and responsiveness. | Recognize how best to interact with the media for effective communication with the public. | Observe a press conference and debrief with the class. | Participate in a real-life scenario, prepare your team for the briefing, and conduct the briefing for the class.
Final questions will be discussed. Required post-course activities will be explained, including how course evaluations and certificates of attendance will be processed.
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