The Press Club of Long Island strongly condemns violence against journalists. Federal prosecutors are investigating threats and assaults on journalists covering the U.S. Capitol riot and its aftermath at home. No one should be threatened or harassed for doing their job. As reporters, we proudly serve our community because we are part of the community.
To check out the PCLI website, click here.
For journalists, be sure to plan ahead with your newsrooms to develop strategies for staying safe. Here are resources to help:
- U.S. Press Freedom Tracker: Updated tracker of incidents of violence against journalists and tools to report attacks
- Missouri School of Journalism Webinar: Safety, Prep and Knowing Your Rights
- Poynter: 23 Guidelines for Journalists to Safely Cover Protests
- American Press Institute: Best Practices for Journalists Covering Crises on Twitter
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) full resource list for journalists covering protests
- SPJ Toolbox for covering protests and civil unrest
- Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma Guide to Safely Covering Street Protests
Additionally, the Associated Press is holding a webinar, “AP Definitive Source: Protecting Journalists,” on Jan. 14. To register, go to: https://ap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JgCOykJWTWidS8d0gFeYdA.
Below are details:
| AP Definitive Source: Protecting JournalistsThe safety and protection of journalists has become even more of a priority for news organizations of all sizes given current news events. How do you enable your staff to report from volatile situations safely and without fear of injury or reprisal?Please join AP Vice President of Global Security and Safety Danny Spriggs, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Sally Buzbee and other news leaders for a discussion of journalist safety this Thursday, Jan. 14, at 2 PM Eastern.The 30-minute session will include a review of standard equipment as well as a need for news staff to assess surroundings, determine potential locations of trouble and have an exit strategy. The session will be followed by Q&A.Please register even if news prevents you from joining, as we will send a recording link to everyone who registers. |
| WHODanny Spriggs, Vice President of Global Security and Safety Sally Buzbee, Senior Vice President andExecutive Editor |
| WHENDate: Thursday, January 14 Time: 2 PM Eastern |
