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Carey Codd

Broward County Sheriff's Office

Senior Public Information Officer, Broward Sheriff’s Office

Carey Codd joined the Broward Sheriff's Office as senior public information officer in June 2020. Prior to joining BSO, Carey spent nearly a quarter century in broadcast journalism, including 15 years as a television news reporter for WFOR, CBS 4 News in Miami/Fort Lauderdale. While at the station, he covered breaking news, crime, courts, politics, investigations, hurricanes and many other topics that impacted South Florida. Prior to his arrival in Broward, Carey worked as a television news reporter at WPEC in West Palm Beach and at SNN in Sarasota. In both markets, Carey earned numerous awards for his reporting on a range of topics. Before moving to Florida, Carey worked as a production assistant at ESPN and as a newspaper reporter in North Carolina. Carey is from Baltimore and holds a master's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Miami and a bachelor's degree in communications from Catawba College. Carey is an active member and volunteer at Plantation United Methodist Church, has been a mentor with Broward County Public Schools and is an adjunct professor of speech communication at Broward College in South Florida. He is married and has two sons.
11:00 - 12:00 PM General Session

Monday 16th Sept

Navigating the Storm: Public Information Officer Perspective: Crisis Communication and National Media Management in the Wake of Mass Shootings

<div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div> <div class="pt-0.5 juice:pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full juice:h-8 juice:w-8"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> This three-part presentation delves into the critical role of Public Information Officers (PIOs) during the aftermath of mass shootings. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective crisis communication strategies, managing national media relations, and maintaining transparency and public trust during high-stress situations. Through real-world case studies and expert advice, this presentation will equip law enforcement professionals with the essential tools and techniques to navigate the complexities of crisis communication in the wake of tragic events.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>