Training Notification
News Media Relations & On-Camera Training Class
April 15-16, 2019 8 am – 5 pm $295.
Kansas City, MO
Hosted by: Platte County Sheriff’s Office
Training Location: Platte County Resource Center, 11724 Plaza Circle, Kanas City, MO
This class is taught by 2 instructors who were on the ground in San Bernardino, Dallas, Ferguson, Baltimore and Roseburg during and following the most recent events.
This class is geared for: Public Information Officers, Command Staff, Trainers, Community Relations Personnel and anyone else who deals with the News Media. This fast-paced, hands-on, interactive training is designed to help Law Enforcement communicate effectively with the Media and Public, both routinely and during times of crisis. In addition to instruction, an assortment of video clips demonstrating both good and bad media relations incidents are projected on-screen. The class is conducted by Emmy Award Winning veteran broadcast news reporter and author Russell Ruffin who has worked with both Fox News and NBC, covering such stories as the Fall of the Soviet Union, Columbine High School Shootings, the 9-11 Attack and the Oklahoma City Bombing.
Class Participation: LIVE On-Camera
Breaking News Simulations will place participants before a LIVE TV News camera for interviews and news conferences. The instructors and the rest of the class get to act as reporters by asking tough questions. Participants are given an objective critique, along with a video of their performance. If you prefer a digital copy please bring a USB jump drive to plug into our system.
Topics Covered:
Lessons Learned from Real World Events
Developing Effective Talking Points
Holding an Effective News Conference/Interview
Keeping Your Media Message On Track
News Release Writing and Distribution
Turning Negative Press into Positive Press
Managing Tricky Questioning
Projecting the Proper Body Language
Handling News Conference Interruptions, Ambush Interviews and Investigative Reporters
LIVE Demonstrations:
Using Your Smartphone to Shoot and Distribute Your Own Video Sound Bites to the Media
Utilizing Facebook LIVE and other Social Media
Materials Provided: 126 page Media Relations Guide/Workbook. DVD video of on-camera performance (If you prefer a digital copy, please bring a USB jump/flash drive to make copies)
Maximum Class Size: 25 To Register: (hyperlink) http://www.PublicSafetyMediaTraining.com
for any questions or to register by phone: 303-470-0716
Hotels
Training Class located at:
Platte County Resource Center, 11724 Plaza Circle, Kanas City, MO
Hotels Arranged by Distance from Training Location:
Hotel List from Trip Advisor On-Line
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Airport
11831 Nw Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-925-9754
0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5
814 reviews
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Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport
11832 Nw Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0154
0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Very Good 8.2
487 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
513 reviews
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Towneplace Suites Kansas City Airport
Loved by guests
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0.1 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
21 miles to Arrowhead Stadium
Exceptional 9.6
152 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5
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Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport
11728 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64153
0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Fabulous 8.6
113 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Extended Stay America
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0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 6.6
280 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3
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11900 NW Plaza Circle, I-29, Exit 13, Kansas City, MO, 64153 866-538-0154
0.2 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 6.4
292 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3
394 reviews
from $46
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11951 NW Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64153
866-538-0293
0.3 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.4
258 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
146 reviews
from $74
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0.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Fabulous 8.6
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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138 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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0.9 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
Good 7.8
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4
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Fabulous 8.8
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2.6 miles to 11724 NW Plaza Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153,
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120 Hotels.com guest reviews
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 2.5
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Seminar Cancellation Policy:
We provide a full refund for our Training Class if we are given at least 14 days notice. We provide a 50% refund for cancellations made between 13 and 7 days of the class. There is no refund for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to a class. You will still be permitted to reassign your seat to someone, or you may attend any future class in any region of the country without any additional charge
