Laura Cole
Laura Cole is the President and Founder of Cole Pro Media and Critical Incident Videos. The Transparency Engagement Advising firms take an innovative approach to helping numerous law enforcement organizations build trust and legitimacy with the communities they serve. As a former accomplished news reporter on both a local and national level, including serving as a White House Correspondent, Cole is passionate about teaching agencies the best practices for engaging with the public. With a “no spin” policy, Cole places a strict emphasis on transparency. She specializes in releasing body-cam footage with context that focuses on open and honest communication. Cole Pro Media is the Transparency Engagement Advising firm for the California State Sheriffs’ Association and the California District Attorneys Association. As a sought-after speaker, Cole has shared her Crisis Communications philosophy at several events including for the Florida Sheriffs Association, The Idaho State Sheriffs’ Association, The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, the California Police Chiefs Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. With commitment and dedication to strengthening the relationship between district attorneys, law enforcement and the community, Cole continues to lead the charge in steering agencies in the direction of best communication practices.
