Getting in front of the story: Media relations best practices for LE

Building relationships with the media ahead of major incidents helps LE agencies share their narrative

In this episode of LEO Round Table, host Chip DeBlock asked his guests to share media relations and social media best practices for LE agencies.

“Key to successful media relations from a law enforcement perspective is building relationships,” says guest Joe Durkin, who served as the PIO for the Tampa (Florida) Police Department. “The most important thing to do is be accessible and available.”

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LEO Round Table is a law enforcement talk show discussing news, events and issues from a LEO perspective. The creation of retired detective Chip DeBlock, LEO Round Table features professionals who talk about law enforcement issues that are in the national news. In addition, LEO Round Table produces videos of simulated officer-involved shootings from different camera angles in order to educate the public and deter the rush to judgment. The LEO Perspectives column features content exclusively recorded by LEO Round Table for Police1. Subscribe to the LEO Round Table YouTube channel.