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Managing 1st Amendment Auditors: Best Practices for Public Agencies

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About Course

Course Overview: This training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for effectively handling encounters with 1st Amendment auditors. Participants will learn the legal rights associated with public recording, strategies for professional interaction, and methods to maintain public trust and order. The course includes real-world scenarios and role-playing exercises to ensure readiness in various situations.

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the Role of 1st Amendment Auditors:
    • Identify who 1st Amendment auditors are and their objectives.
    • Recognize common phrases and tactics used by auditors.
  2. Legal Rights and Case Law:
    • Learn key legal precedents, such as Glik v. Cunniffe and Fields v. City of Philadelphia.
    • Understand the First Amendment rights related to recording public officials.
  3. Effective Communication Techniques:
    • Develop strategies for professional and courteous interactions.
    • Learn how to respond effectively to common auditor statements and questions.
  4. Managing Public and Restricted Spaces:
    • Identify areas where auditors are legally allowed to film.
    • Learn how to designate and manage public and restricted areas to prevent conflicts.
  5. Practical Scenarios and Role-Playing:
    • Engage in role-playing exercises to practice interactions.
    • Analyze real-world scenarios to understand effective and ineffective responses.

Course Modules:

  1. Introduction to 1st Amendment Auditors:
    • Overview of 1st Amendment auditors and their goals.
    • Common auditor tactics and phrases.
  2. Legal Framework:
    • Detailed review of relevant case law.
    • Understanding constitutional rights related to recording in public.
  3. Best Practices for Interaction:
    • Communication techniques for maintaining professionalism.
    • Strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution.
  4. Managing Filming Locations:
    • Guidelines for public and restricted areas.
    • Procedures for managing public interactions in various locations (e.g., city hall, police stations, public parks).
  5. Scenario-Based Training:
    • Role-playing exercises based on real-world scenarios.
    • Group discussions and analysis of video examples.

Target Audience:

  • Law enforcement officers
  • Public information officers
  • Government officials
  • Security personnel
  • Public-facing staff in government buildings
  • Private business owners, especially those operating in publicly accessible spaces
  • Legal professionals
  • Community leaders

Course Duration:

  • 2 hours of instructional content, divided into five modules.
  • Additional time for practical exercises and group discussions.

Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their understanding of 1st Amendment auditors and their ability to manage interactions effectively.

Enrollment: To enroll in the course, please visit our website or contact our support team for more information.

By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to handle encounters with 1st Amendment auditors professionally, ensuring they uphold constitutional rights while maintaining public order and trust.

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What Will You Learn?

  • This training course is designed to equip law enforcement officers and public officials with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively interact with 1st Amendment auditors. Participants will learn about the legal framework, best practices, and strategies for maintaining professionalism and public trust during encounters.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to First Amendment Auditors
Identify who 1st Amendment auditors are and their objectives. Recognize common phrases and tactics used by auditors.

  • Course Overview
  • Who Are First Amendment Auditors?
  • How Do Auditors Get A Reaction : Techniques for Eliciting Public Reactions

Module 2: Legal Framework
Welcome to Module 2, where we delve into the legal framework surrounding First Amendment auditors. Understanding the legal rights and boundaries is crucial for public officials and law enforcement officers to navigate interactions with auditors effectively and lawfully.

Module 3: Managing a Crisis: Effective Responses to Viral Auditor Videos

Module 4: Understanding Public Spaces and Filming Rights
In this module, we will explore where First Amendment auditors and the general public are legally allowed to film. Understanding these boundaries is essential for both public officials and citizens to ensure compliance with legal standards and to uphold First Amendment rights.

Module 5: How to (and how not to) React To Auditors

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Student Ratings & Reviews

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OC
1 week ago
Good information.
CN
1 week ago
Very educational
GR
2 weeks ago
It was fine. It was an awfully long training for very little actual information.
EB
1 month ago
Good training. Right amount of video and instructor interaction. Best that I have participated in on this topic.
AH
1 month ago
Good learning module.
JR
1 month ago
Very informative! I feel more prepared if this were to happen to me. Thank you!
JC
1 month ago
This was a great training. I didn't know very much about the topic until I took this training.
CF
1 month ago
Good, practical information.
HM
3 months ago
Good
AM
3 months ago
I learned a lot from this course. Very informative.
TG
3 months ago
Good info on how to deal with them.
AC
3 months ago
It was interesting and informative.
FR
3 months ago
Informative.
AM
3 months ago
Interesting and interactive
SR
3 months ago
Very informative, good blend of video vs narration.
AB
3 months ago
wonderful course.
MW
3 months ago
Very informative and I would recommend for every department to show during yearly training
MC
3 months ago
I enjoyed this training session and learned so much about First Amendment Auditors. Anthony Rodriguez is informative and provides the knowledge and skills to deal with these auditors. The videos and scenarios were interesting and very educational. I feel very prepared to handle encounters by First Amendment Auditors while remaining calm and professional. Very well done.
MS
3 months ago
good
JG
3 months ago
Informative
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