2019 Spring Media Relations Course

2019 Media Relations Officers Course - Spring Session

Venue: Ontario Police College, Aylmer, ON
Date: May 6th to 10th, 2019

TOPICS:

Media relations basics
Communications: it's not just media anymore!
Legal issues impacting law enforcement and justice organizations (incl. public disclosure, rules of engagement, Freedom of Information and professional standards issues)
News release writing 101
What journalists look for
Media tools at your disposal
Integrating social media into traditional media relations
Broadcast media (intensive, before-the-camera training)
Crisis communications and special events management
Visit to a television station to observe a live news cast
Communications theory

PRE- REQUISITES: Assignment as a Media Relations Officer or significant participation in police/media relationships within an agency.

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: Full attendance and participation in classes, small and large group work and practical exercises.

CERTIFICATION: Certificate will be issued by OACP on behalf of OPC, OACP, and OMRON.

CLASS SIZE: 20 Participants

DRESS: Uniform or court attire.

FEES/DURATION: $960+ HST for 4.5 days of training; Registration and payment is made directly to the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.

Registration, Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellations or substitutions must be received in writing to events@oacp.ca

Cancellations made on or before Friday, April 5th, 2019, are subject to a full refund less an administrative fee of $100.00 + HST ($113.00). No refunds will be given after April 5th, 2019.

We welcome substitutions at no charge.

To Register: Please contact Darron Knebel, OACP Events Coordinator at events@oacp.ca or (416) 926-0424 x23.

Schedule

Monday, May 6, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019