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) * info@le-seminars.com (Email)
AN ALL-NEW, TWO-DAY SEMINAR WHICH FOCUSES
ON THE VARIOUS ROLES OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER OR PERSON SERVING IN THAT
ROLE. 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 MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN
POLICE DEPARTMENT ON ITS NOVA SOUTHEASTERN CAMPUS IN MIAMI, FLORIDA ON APRIL 16-17,
2008.
MEDIA-PRESS RELATIONS: A SEMINAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOKESPERSONS
April 16-17, 2008
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. INSTRUCTOR: John Roper,
Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami, Florida (retired).
DATE/LOCATION/TIME:
Seminar will be conducted April 16-17, 2008 at the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Police
Institute on the campus of Nova Southeastern University, 8585 South West 124 Avenue
in Miami, Florida. Specific directions will be provided on confirmation letter. Class
will be in session 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
FEE: $295 per person.
Agencies enrolling three or more personnel are entitled to claim a 15% team discount..
REGISTRATION: Complete the attached registration form and return it
with your check or purchase order no later than April 9, 2008. Or, fax the registration
form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to (302) 225-4165. If
you find you cannot attend, you must notify Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc.
in writing by the same April 9, 2008. date, otherwise a refund is not possible. Substitutions
may be made at anytime, including the opening day of the program. Mastercard and
VISA accepted for payment. Call Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091 to register by telephone
using credit card.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: Should overnight accommodations
be required, you might want to contact the Comfort Suites Miami, 3901 Southwest 117
Avenue, Miami, Florida. Telephone: (305) 220-3901. When you call, request the Government
Rate which is approximately $120 per person plus tax. This rate is subject to change
and dependent upon season of year.
FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information
about this program or to learn how your agency might host an on-site seminar, contact
Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091. Agencies that host any of our seminars are entitled
to place five personnel in each 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 "Media-Press Relations:
A Seminar for Law Enforcement Spokespersons" to be conducted April 16-17, 2008
at the Miami-Dade Police Department Training Institute on the campus of Nova Northeastern
University in Miami, Florida.
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.
Name___________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________
Agency_________________________________________________
Agency
Address_________________________________________
City, State, Zip__________________________________________
Daytime
Telephone No.____________________________________
Fax No._________________________________________________
Duplicate
this form as necessary. Complete and return no later than April 9, 2008. Or, fax
the completed registration form with your purchase order or purchase order number
to (302) 225-4165.