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Resources
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Crisis Checklist
Being ready in a crisis means preparing ahead of time.
Crisis Communications Card
BEFORE you speak to anyone in the press about your incoming crisis, review this information.
Law Enforcement Crisis Communications Card
Our Crisis Communications Card tailored specifically for Law Enforcement.
Officer-involved shooting checklist
A checklist for actions to take in the event of an officer-involved shooting.
MEDIA
Pre-media interview questionnaire
Prepare for a media interview with this questionnaire and best practices.
Best PractiCes for producing a video
Our pro-tips for filming a professional video from your home or office.
Gear List
The gear we use as part of our work.
Podcast Tips & Tricks
Our pro-tips for creating a professional podcast.
PUBLIC RECORDS
Public Records Briefing newsletter
Sign up to stay fresh on all things Ohio public records.
Ohio Public Records Request form
A helpful template for submitting a public records request.
Denial Checklist
A checklist for use by governments in reviewing whether or not a document may be withheld under Ohio public records law.
Media Advisory
Click the image to download an editable word document.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media & First Amendment Questionnaire
A helpful guide to ensure you are following the new First Amendment and Social Media rules.
Social Media policy
Model terms and conditions for use by government agencies.
Social Media & First Amendment Reading List
Click here for a reading list of case law pertaining to government social media and the First Amendment
STAFF AUTHORS
A Wordsmith’s Work
by Mark R. Weaver
A Wordsmith’s Work is for leaders who want to get things done and need strong writing and communications skills. This book offers great insight into how to make your writing persuasive and memorable. These are the tips, advice and examples of an expert communicator.
Red Alert
By Matt Dole
Red Alert is one man’s call to purge life of the phone, tablet, and computer notifications that limit your productivity. The book outlines a system for task management that has proven successful.
Is that a fact?
by Matt dole
From a three-month battle for Speaker of the House before the Civil War to the harrowing mission to save a Lieutenant General held by Japan as a POW - these are the fascinating stories from history that deserve to be read, shared, and re-read again.