TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT?PLEASE FORWARD THIS NOTICE TO THE INDIVIDUAL WITHIN YOUR AGENCY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEALING WITH THE MEDIA AND PRESS...

BENCHMARK PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, INC.
Wilmington, Delaware
302-654-9091 (Voice) * 302-225-4165 (Fax) * haberbenchmark@aol.com (email)

A TWO-DAY SEMINAR WHICH FOCUSES ON THE VARIOUS ROLES OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER OR PERSON SERVING IN THE ROLE OF AGENCY SPOKESPERSON. CONSIDERS HOW HE/SHE MIGHT RELATE TO THE PRESS AND MEDIA, ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF A MAJOR EVENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

SEMINAR HOSTED BY THE HYATTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON FEBRUARY 23-24, 2012 IN HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND…..

MEDIA-PRESS RELATIONS: A SEMINAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOKESPERSONS
February 23-24, 2012
A two-day seminar for a designated public information officer, chief, assistant chief or other personnel who serve as a spokesperson for their agency with the media during an event involving wide community interest. The program is designed primarily for those with little or no formal training on dealing with the media. It 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: (1) legal issues and consequence for the information officer; (2) freedom of information laws; (3) dealing with hostile press representatives; (4) being on call--a necessary evil; (5) initial releases when all the facts are not available; (6) determining what information may or may not be released; (7) appearing professional before the camera and microphone; (8) speaking with one agency voice; (9) using the media to your advantage; (10) how to prevent from being misquoted; and (11) when a major situation occurs...a self-analysis that will force you to re-examine your emergency plan and procedures with the media.

DATE/LOCATION/TIME: Program will be conducted February 23-24, 2012, at the Hyattsville Police Department, 4310 Gallatin Street in Hyattsville, Maryland, Maryland. Class will be in session 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FEE: $295 per person.

TEAM DISCOUNT RATE
Enroll two agency personnel at the standard $295 per person fee and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50)
Enroll three agency personnel at the standard $295 per person fee and the fourth person is enrolled free of cost

APPROVAL BY MARYLAND POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSIONS
This program has been submitted to the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions for officer in-service credit. To determine the status of the application, call Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091.

REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION POLICY
Complete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than February 09, 2012. Or, fax the registration form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to (302) 225-4165. If you register by fax, be sure to call (302) 654-9091 to confirm that we received your registration. Prior to registering, please link to www.le-seminars.com/00001.htm for complete details on cancellation procedure. MasterCard and VISA accepted for payment. Call Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091 to register by telephone using credit card.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
You might want to contact the Comfort Inn and Suites - College Park, 9020 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland. Telephone (301) 441-8110. When you call, request the Government Rate which is approximately $120 single or double plus tax. This rate is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ON-SITE SEMINARS
For more information about this seminar, contact Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091. If you are interested in having a law enforcement seminar conducted at your site for your departmental personnel and/or representatives of other agencies in the area, call Mr. Haber at the aforementioned telephone number and request a free information packet. Agencies that host a Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc. seminar may enroll five of their officers in that program at no cost.

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------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM ------------------------
Return to:
Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc.
P.O. Box 7086
Wilmington, Delaware 19803-7086

I (we) desire to enroll in the seminar, "Media-Press Relations" to be conducted February 23-24, 2012, at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, Maryland.

Enclosed is a personal check, agency check, or agency purchase order in the amount of $295 per person. Make checks and purchase orders payable to Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc.

MasterCard and VISA accepted for payment. Call Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091 to register by telephone using credit card.

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Duplicate this form as necessary. Complete and return no later than February 09, 2012. Or, fax the completed registration form with your purchase order or purchase order number to (302) 225-4165. If you fax your registration, be sure to call us at (302) 654-9091 to confirm that we received your form.