City councils are asking clear questions about how systems are used, why they matter, and whether they align with policy and community expectations.
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Agencies that maintain support have one thing in common: they can clearly explain their program and stand behind how it is used.
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This webinar shows how agencies approach these conversations in practice. You’ll hear representatives from departments that have handled council discussions directly, including what they communicated, what resonated, and how they prepared. You’ll also learn how to walk into these conversations with clear, documented answers.
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If you are preparing for a council meeting or expect one in the near future, this session is relevant.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to answer common council questions
  The questions agencies are asked and how they respond in practice.
• How to address misinformation with clarity
  How to walk through what the technology does and does not do, using clear, factual explanations.
• How to shift from reactive defense to proactive partnership
  Practical ways to engage community stakeholders early and build alignment before concerns escalate.
• Processes that help you stay ahead of risk
  How to create repeatable workflows that make system usage clear, consistent, and reviewable.
• How to set up your Transparency Portal
  A step-by-step look at how to share policies, usage, and access with your community.

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What You’ll Get

• Updated social toolkit for PIOs
• Chief-to-Council guide with added trust and compliance guidance
• Objection-handling playbook, including:
  
  • Clear ways to reframe common concerns and respond to misinformation

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Who Should Attend

• Law enforcement command staff and agency leadership
• Public information officers
• Agencies preparing for or currently facing city council questions
• Prospective agencies evaluating public safety technology

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If you are responsible for explaining your program, this session will help you do it clearly and consistently.