The panel discussion on the role local broadcasters played during the mass shooting in Las Vegas will be moderated by Beasley Media Group Las Vegas morning host Carla Rae. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr will give remarks prior to the discussion. The panel, called “Crisis on the Strip: Reporting in an Unfolding Emergency,” will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m.
The panel will include:
- Joseph Lombardo, Sheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- Todd Brown, Vice President/General Manager, KVVU-TV, Meredith Corporation
- Patrick Walker, Reporter/Co-Host, KLAS-TV, Nexstar Media Group
- Hub Brown, Associate Professor, Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Public Communications
“Local broadcasters fully embrace our responsibility as ‘first informers’ during times of crisis, partnering with first responders to provide critical information that keep the public out of harm’s way,” said NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton. “This panel offers broadcasters the chance to hear firsthand the critical lessons learned from this tragedy and how we can adapt to best serve our communities.”
