Tuesday night, students from the UWF Department of Communication had the unique opportunity to learn about covering law enforcement from the highest-ranking officer in the county.
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, along with Chief of Staff Whitney Lucas, spoke to Dr. Willie Tubbs’ Public Affairs Reporting class about the unique relationship between professional journalists and law enforcement, especially in moments of crisis.
“I can’t thank Sheriff Simmons and Whitney enough for being so generous with their time,” Tubbs said. “One of the many benefits of working at UWF and in Escambia County is the support we, both as educators and citizens, get from local officials. The fact that a person like Sheriff Simmons, who certainly has plenty on his plate, would set aside the time to speak to my class is something you wouldn’t get at other universities.”…