Public Speaking for Public Safety Professionals

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

20272 Savin Hill Dr, 20147, Ashburn, VA, United States

Julie Parker Communications

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Julie Parker has a unique media background having served as both a Washington, DC TV news reporter, a talk show host and as the media relations director for two large police departments, effectively reporting from both sides of the crime tape. She currently runs Julie Parker Communications, the consultancy she founded in 2014. Julie worked for both the Fairfax County (VA) and the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Departments, leading large media teams that operated like newsrooms. Under her leadership, the police media bureaus successfully increased transparency and improved public trust. In these roles, Julie drew heavily upon her experience at WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington, DC. In her capacity as a journalist, she earned both Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. She was a general assignment reporter, covering such stories as the Beltway Sniper, the September 11th attacks and the Oscars, live from Hollywood. Julie has also served as the Senior Media Advisor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She is a regular guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy and a subject matter expert with the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, focusing on crisis communications, media relations best practices and the use of social media in both emergencies and for community engagement.