Strategic Communication Practices: A Toolkit for Police Executives

Strategic Communication Practices: A Toolkit for Police Executives was developed to help police executives communicate more effectively with their communities and organizations. It addresses the changes in the news media and how that has affected the way people obtain information. It is designed to provide greater insight into communications strategies and planning. It provides examples of strategic communications plans and how police have used various communications tools to more effectively reach their community. It is a companion piece and builds on the 2010 Major Cities Chiefs Association/COPS Office white paper, Key Leadership Strategies to Enhance Communication.

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Author: Darrel W. Stephens, Julia Hill, Sheldon Greenberg

Publication Date: September, 2011