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)
AN ALL-NEW, 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 MERCER COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY ON MARCH 14-15, 2011 IN
LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY.
MEDIA-PRESS RELATIONS: A SEMINAR FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SPOKESPERSONS
March 14-15, 2011
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: Seminar will be conducted March 14-15,
2011 at the Mercer County Police Academy at the Dempster Fire Center, 350
Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Class will be in session 8:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m .daily.
FEE: $295 per person.
TEAM
DISCOUNT RATE:
Enroll two agency personnel at the standard $295 per
person fee and the third individual is half-price ($147.50)
Enroll three
agency personnel at the standard $295 per person fee and the fourth individual
is free
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION POLICY
Complete the
attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no
later than eight working days prior to the opening session of the program. 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: Contact the Comfort Inn, 3270 US Route I North,
Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Telephone: (609) 896-3700. When you call, request the
Government Rate which is approximately $125 single or double plus tax. Rate is
subject to change without notice. Since the number of Government Rate rooms is
limited, it is suggested that you do not delay in making your overnight
reservations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ON-SITE SEMINARS: For more
information about the program, contact Jacob Haber at (302) 654-9091. If you are
interested in having this or any other 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.
FREE EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF SEMINARS OFFERED
IN NEW JERSEY AND NEIGHBORING STATES: We invite you to subscribe to our
email list to receive on almost a daily basis notification of all seminars we
offer in your specific region of the country. Send a note to
haberbenchmark@aol.com and request to be placed on our seminar notification
list. Clearly indicate your (1) name; (2) email address; (3) department; (4) and
State.
If you received this email in error or prefer no longer to be
emailed notice of future law enforcement seminars, call toll-free,
1-866-202-4350 and your email address will be immediately deleted from our
file.
---------------------------------------------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 Relations for
Agency Spokespersons" to be conducted March 14-15, 2011 in Lawrenceville, New
Jersey.
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 registration. To register using a credit card, call Jacob Haber directly at
(302) 654-9091.
Name_______________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________________________________________
Name______________________________________________________________
Agency
Address________________________________________________________
City, State,
Zip__________________________________________________________
Daytime
Telephone No.__________________________________________________
Fax No.
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Complete
and return this form no later than eight working days prior to the opening
session of the program. Or, fax the registration to (302) 225-4165. If you faxed
the form, please call (302) 654-9091 to confirm its receipt.