Managing Protests and Demonstrations: Best Practices for Police Interactions with the Media

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

8:15 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Location: Room: 9

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Rob Chapman

Deputy Director
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Speaker(s)

Adrian Diaz

Chief of Police
Seattle Police Department, Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States
Shon Barnes, PhD

Chief of Police
Madison Police Department, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Aaron Zebley

Partner
WilmerHale
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Drew Shenkman

Vice President and Associate General Counsel
CNN/Warner Brothers
Gabe Rottman

Director, Technology and Press Freedom Project
Reporters Coalition for Freedom of the Press

Managing protests and demonstrations present many challenges, however having the right training and policies in place can help law enforcement protect both the Constitutional rights and safety of all involved. The U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Office is partnering with the Reporter’s Committee for Freedom of the Press in developing practical, high-impact guidance for law enforcement to ensure that the important work of the press can be performed and protected. Attendees will hear from prominent members of the press and law enforcement leaders to learn about best practice protocols, policies, and training, as well as real-world and tested solutions for what to do and, importantly, what not to do.