Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO (2)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ATTEND FBI LEEDA
MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS TRAINING
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety respectfully requests authorization for two (2) Members of Service to attend the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI LEEDA) Media & Public Relations Training; and
Whereas, the training is scheduled to take place from October 26, 2026, through October 30, 2026, at the Westchester County Police Academy, 2 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York; and
Whereas, the FBI LEEDA Media & Public Relations Training provides law enforcement personnel with practical skills and instruction concerning effective communication with the media and the communities they serve; and
Whereas, the training program addresses topics including public perception, media relations, interview techniques, crisis communications, social media, and the development of clear and consistent messaging; and
Whereas, participants will engage in hands-on and on-camera exercises designed to strengthen communication skills, enhance public trust, and promote a professional and positive image of the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the total registration cost for two (2) Members of Service is One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,590.00), at Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($795.00) per person; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety further requests authorization for the use of a Department vehicle for transportation to and from the training and reimbursement for gasoline expenses associated with such transportation, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00); and
Whereas, the total training registration cost and authorized transportation-related gasoline expenses shall be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 – Training, subject to the availability of appropriated funds; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the attendance of Members of Service at...
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