Safety and Security for Journalists

When:
September 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
2026-09-22T18:30:00-04:00
2026-09-22T19:30:00-04:00
Contact:
Katja Ridderbusch

With the midterm elections around the corner, journalists may find themselves covering protests and civil unrest or facing online harassment and targeted hate campaigns.

Presented by the SPJ National Programming Committee, this virtual panel brings together experienced safety and security experts to offer practical tips on what journalists need to know to stay safe in the field and online this fall.

Panelists:

  • Christopher Jones, Journalist Safety Advisor, Committee to Protect Journalists
  • Dr. Martin Shelton, Deputy Director of Digital Security, Freedom of the Press Foundation
  • Ofc. Chuck McPhilamy, Public Information Officer, Marietta Police Department

Moderated by:

  • Katja Ridderbusch, SPJ National Programming Committee

The event is free and open to everyone, but registration is required: REGISTER