Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office West Palm Beach, Florida
911 professionals are uniquely positioned to influence the laws that shape their work but few know how to make their voices heard. In this session, Jennifer Dana shares firsthand lessons from Florida’s 911 reclassification efforts, breaking down the legislative process into practical, actionable steps. Attendees will learn how to communicate effectively with lawmakers, build advocacy teams, and translate operational experience from your career as a 911 professional into legislative success. Whether you’re new to advocacy or leading a statewide initiative, this session will equip you to move 911 forward through legislation.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to demonstrate effective communication strategies for engaging lawmakers, media, and the public to increase awareness and support for 911 legislative initiatives.
Participants will be able to identify and apply specific methods for organizing and sustaining advocacy teams that build credibility and influence within the legislative process.
Participants will be able to translate their operational experience as 911 professionals into clear, persuasive messages that drive legislative understanding and policy change at the local, state, or national level.
