JGPR Academy
Upcoming Trainings for First Responders, Chiefs and Public Information Officers
Happy Monday! JGPR Academy is proud to offer two our most well-reviewed training classes in the month of December. Each class is just $199 per seat and can taken LIVE via Zoom from anywhere in the world!
Don’t miss these unique and advanced training classes, suitable for chiefs, supervisors, PIOs and aspiring PIOs and CSOs, health directors, emergency managers and social media officers!
Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders
Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
Attend Virtually on Zoom (Limited Seats Available)
Taught by Ret. Capt. Stephen Davis of the Pensacola, FL Police Department
Is your agency’s social media stale or just not connecting to the people you serve? Are you ready to share important information in an engaging way? This course will focus on telling your agency’s story honestly through social media. In Advanced Social Media for First Responders you will learn what content to emphasize, what to avoid, and how graphics and photos can make your mission stand out – all without resorting to gimmicks.
Retired Pensacola (FL) Police Captain Stephen Davis will share his expertise that led to his department’s rapid ascension into being one of the most highly touted social media programs in law enforcement. Over the span of four years, Capt. Davis advanced the Pensacola Police Department’s social media presence 800%, won multiple awards, and was covered by national news organizations.
Completing this course will teach you:
- How the words and content you choose to post on your social media platforms can help your department build relationships with your community
- How to manage interactions and engage with your social media audience
- How to use photos, videos and infographics for effect
- How to tell your agency’s story honestly through social media
NEW Crisis Communication for Emergency Services & Municipal Leaders
Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Attend Virtually on Zoom
Taught by Ret. Bureau Chief Robert Tornabene of the Niles, IL Police Department
Emergency services and local governments face various challenges in today’s rapidly changing world that demand effective crisis communication strategies. This comprehensive course is designed to equip professionals in police, fire, EMS, and local government agencies with the essential knowledge and skills to handle communication during crises confidently. Participants will learn to navigate critical incidents, maintain transparency, protect public safety, and uphold ethical standards while effectively communicating with the public and media.
Completing this course will teach you:
- How to implement communication strategies during active incidents and coordinate efforts between agencies
- How to engage with the public and disseminate clear and concise information during high-stress situations
- How to transition from crisis response to recovery communication, evaluating and learning from past incidents
- What tools and technologies are often used in crisis communication
