Communicating With Credibility

What is the main focus of the article 'Communicating With Credibility'?

• Training police officers in self-defense

• Improving public communication and credibility

• Enhancing police investigation techniques

• Developing new crime-solving technologies

According to the article, what is a key benefit of sharing information with the public?

• It increases the speed of investigations

• It builds trust and credibility

• It reduces the need for media coverage

• It eliminates the risk of misinformation

What challenge is highlighted in the article regarding communication?

• Increased clutter of media and misinformation

• Limited access to technology

• Lack of trained personnel

• High cost of communication tools

Which tactic is NOT mentioned in the article for enhancing credibility?

• Outline

• Redefine

• Underline

• Timeline

What is the purpose of 'outlining' in public communications?

• To summarize the situation and actions taken

• To avoid public scrutiny

• To criticize media coverage

• To provide detailed evidence to the public

What does the article suggest about the use of timelines in communication?

• Timelines should be avoided to prevent misinformation

• Timelines help provide context and emphasize thoroughness

• Timelines are irrelevant to public perception

• Timelines should only be shared with internal teams

What is a potential consequence of negative public perceptions mentioned in the article?

• More media coverage

• Higher crime rates

• Public apathy or misunderstanding

• Increased funding for police departments

What role does 'defining' play in enhancing credibility according to the article?

• It reduces the need for public engagement

• It focuses on internal communication

• It limits the information shared with the public

• It clarifies specific technologies and capabilities

Who is the author of the article 'Communicating With Credibility'?

• Emily Davis

• Sarah Johnson

• Mark Giles

• John Smith

What is the article's stance on the use of subjective and softly influential messages?

• They are less effective than factual messages

• They are only useful in internal reports

• They are crucial for impacting perceptions

• They should be avoided in all communications