UNESCOCI-FMD-001

Building trust: law enforcement, freedom of expression and media relations

Welcome to this interactive e-learning course, designed to enhance law enforcement understanding of freedom of expression in today's rapidly changing communication landscape and strenghten professional, trust-based relations between police and the media.

Instructor-led EN Certificate

About this course

Designed specifically for law enforcement, this interactive course combines real-life scenarios, practical exercises and expert guidance to help police officers navigate communication challenges, engage effectively with media, and uphold freedom of expression in their daily work.

This highly interactive, scenario-based and gamified training provides police academies and training institutions with a ready-to-use resource to enrich professional development programmes with flexible, self-paced learning.

Practical information

Duration: 90-120 minutes
Language: English
UNESCO certificate upon successful completion

UNESCO's Global Training Programme for Security Forces

For over a decade, UNESCO has worked with law enforcement agents worldwide to strengthen the protection of freedom of expression, the safety of journalists and police-media relations. Reaching more than 13,500 law enforcement officers in over 150 countries and supporting the integration of dedicated training modules, the programme helped foster more transparent policing practices, improve communication with the public, and support trust-building between law enforcement, media professionals and the communities they serve.

Some elements of this course were developed with the support of AI tools. All AI-generated content was created responsibly, reviewed by experts, in alignment with UNESCO's commitment to ethical, transparent, and high-quality learning.

Course content

4 modules · 5 lessons · 2 assessments