Sometimes the comment section is an emotional mosh pit, but then it redeems itself with unexpected compliments like “ya’ll got some bars” in response to public safety limericks. It’s the little things.

Ready to kick off the #SMSsummit this morning! Looking forward to an excellent lineup from some inspiring thought leaders.

“Americans’ trust in their government is more fragile than ever, and the kaleidoscope of realities on social media is undermining what’s left of it.” Yael Bar tur counters inflammatory rhetoric with a pragmatic look at the role of modern communication: city-journal.org/the-importance…

Family is right! Kicking off the IACP #PIOMidyear conference with some of my very favorite people. Can’t wait to see more old friends & meet new ones this week.

“A bad press conference with good information will still be a disaster.” Planning will make or break your information delivery. Syracuse Lt. Matt Malinowski sharing valuable insights about communicating when the spotlight gets hot. #PIOMidyear

“Mess up, fess up, and move on.” When bad things happen - be candid about what happened & how you’re working to resolve it. Sarah Boyd sharing PR philosophies & details about the anatomy of a social media hack. #PIOMidyear

Crisis management is like surfing. Watch the waves. If you stand up too late or too soon, you won’t be able to ride it. -Yael Bar tur #PIOMidyear

I can’t stress enough the importance of internal communication. We can’t just take care of our external audiences. We have to help give a voice and listen to those who are ambassadors for our agencies’ story. #PIOMidyear

Family reunion! Our PIO section keeps growing & the momentum is stronger than ever. Truly an incredible, inspiring crew of professionals.

Nobody has time to make friends in a crisis. That’s why building & maintaining connections with your regional partners is so important. My incredible colleague Madeline & I are presenting a free webinar TODAY at 1pm EST with tips, templates & more ➡️ justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/buildi…

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to JusticeClearinghouse to dive into graphic design foundations with me! As promised, here’s the Adobe Color tool if you’re looking for ideas to develop a brand palette: color.adobe.com/create/color-w…

Heartbroken for friends & colleagues at Arvada Police as they mourn the murder of Officer Dillon Vakoff. The suspect has been arrested & I’m seeing his name all over headlines today. Let’s just stop. He deserves #NoNotoriety. Keep the focus on the victims, not the criminals.

Another staggering loss for our area. Weld County Sheriff's Office Deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz was on her way to work earlier this week when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver. She was 24. Bring some extra light wherever you go today. The world needs it. 🖤💙🖤

Words fail me. Absolutely heartbreaking. All my love to the LGBTQ community in the wake of this tragedy.

Tis the season! Stay safe out there ☃️

From Dispatch to Patrol to the special teams who assisted, this was truly exceptional teamwork that saved lives. Beyond grateful for these guardians in our community and the work they do each day.

Comprehensive course from the best of the best! Without fail, I learn something every single time I hear Katie present.

Invaluable guidance for balancing the need for information dissemination while ensuring public trust in the face of a shared crisis. Thanks to our experts: Julie Parker @10_8_Comms Kate Kimble Sarah Boyd Darren Wright of Oro Valley Police police1.com/active-shooter…

“What do adults need to know about teen mental health?” Captivating local mural with an impactful theme and origin. More about the new art and the *10,000* kids who inspired it: jbeanart.com/aspmural