Strategic Messaging for Officer-Involved Incidents

This course equips law enforcement leaders with strategies for managing social media and media relations in the aftermath of officer-involved shootings. These incidents present unique public messaging challenges, requiring thoughtful communication to address heightened emotions, public scrutiny, and the spread of misinformation. Participants will learn proactive messaging techniques to build trust, prepare their agencies for crisis situations, and navigate public perception with transparency and credibility when a deadly force incident occurs. By emphasizing both pre-incident preparedness and post-incident communication, the course offers practical tools to foster trust, resilience, and informed public dialogue.