OACP/OMRON/OPC Media Relations Officers Course

Start Date: Mon, August 27, 2007 | End Date: Fri, August 31, 2007

Location: Ontario Police College

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ontario Media Relations Officers Network and the Ontario Police College are pleased to offer a one-week media relations officers course, specially designed for individuals with police services and justice-related organizations.  This intensive, hands-on certificate course will prepare participants to master the basics of media relations.

The course will be taught by professionals working with police organizations and working journalists.

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 Special Investigation Unit issues)
• News release writing 101
• What journalists look for
• Media weapons at your disposal
• Broadcast media (intensive, before-the-camera training)
• Crisis communications and special events management
• Visit to a television station in London, ON to observe a news cast

Pre-Requisites:  Assignment as a Media Relations Officer or significant participation in police/media relationships within the 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: $830 plus GST - 4.5 days of training
Cheques to be made payable to "OACP" and sent in with registration.  Visa, MasterCard and AMEX are also accepted. 
Please send registration application to OPC.

Course Date/Location: August 27-31, 2007 - OPC