CSS x PIO Toolkit: First Amendment Auditors & Citizen Journalists

Wednesday, May 6, 2026  at 12:00 PM EST 

What should your staff say — or not say — when someone walks in with a camera rolling? This live session covers the legal boundaries, de-escalation language, and professional strategies government teams need to handle First Amendment auditors, influencers, and citizen journalists. You’ll leave with a printable legal quick-reference guide your whole team can use.  

Meet Christine, Grab Your Lunch

Christine Townsend is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert with more than 30 years of experience across journalism, policing, and government communications. She specializes in crisis communication, media strategy, and community engagement, helping public sector organizations build trust and navigate complex, high-stakes situations. Christine is the founder and editor-in-chief of PIO Toolkit, a global platform supporting government communicators, and has trained agencies worldwide in effective public engagement strategies. Her career includes serving as Director of Communications for the City of London Police, where she led communications for major international events and critical incidents, and advising government and public safety organizations across the U.S., U.K., and beyond. At Capital Strategic Solutions, she supports clients in developing strategic communications, crisis response frameworks, and meaningful community engagement initiatives.