Kate talks about how Silence is not a winning strategy. The importance of police leaders speaking in times of crisis. The importance of frequent updates affirms the agency's voice in the discussion. Kate is a firm believer in transparency and we discuss transparency portals and these three questions that the public asks. Why do we keep seeing these headlines? How are you preventing a tragedy like this from happening here? How do we know if I can trust the police? Listen to Kate's response about showing up in real-time with real answers.
Kate Kimble is the public relations manager for Fort Collins Police Services in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has experience in strategic communication, journalism, small business marketing, and social media management. Kate leads the FCPS Media Response Team, manages the agency's digital presence, and facilitates meaningful interactions between law enforcement and the community.
Kate's recommended reading: The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium - https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/B07K6Y6KGZ
Kate Kimble's Twitter https://twitter.com/FCkimble
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