- Forensics & Investigative
- Communication
- Leadership
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Specialized Training
- Overview
- ALERRT Level 1
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics: Train-the-Trainer
- Basic School Resource Officer
- Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Effective Policing: Autism Response
- Effective Policing: Foundations of Trust
- Field Training Officer
- Field Training Officer Coordinator
- Instructor Development
- Non-Confrontational Investigative Interviewing
- About
Public Information Officer Essentials
Course Details
This course is an intensive three-day program for entry-level public information officers, or senior and leadership staff who interact with the media.
The training provides participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to handle public information during emergencies, crises and challenging situations. Students gain skills in ensuring effective communication and maintaining public trust. It also provides an awareness of the tools needed for daily management of media issues.
Class time will include lectures, group projects, table-top exercises, a final group presentation and graduation.
Topics include:
- The PIO role
- Policy and procedures
- Media engagement
- Crisis communication
- Crisis strategy
- Managing local and national media stories
Hours: 24
Cost: $495
Municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Tennessee’s distressed, at-risk or rural counties can request to have registration fees funded through LEIC’s DARRT Initiative.
Location:
UT Institute for Public Service
193 Polk Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
