Ralph Lochridge
Email: ralph@a-block.com
Ralph Lochridge is currently the Director of Communications for DARE America. As the DARE media spokesperson, Ralph routinely coordinates local, national, and international media events including press conferences, news releases, and background briefings. Ralph is also in charge of all content appearing on the official DARE website.
Prior to his position at DARE, Ralph made numerous TV appearances as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the DEA in Los Angeles. Ralph was the DEA spokesperson for many years following an active career as a Special Agent. The recipient of numerous accommodations, Ralph received the DEA Purple Heart after being wounded by gunfire while working undercover. Because of Ralph’s extensive experiences on the front lines of law enforcement and his media relations expertise, he has been called upon by the entertainment industry as a consultant for technical advice to authors and screenwriters.
Ralph has been an instructor at the FBI National Academy’s PIO School and has provided media related courses for federal law enforcement executives and police managers.
Ralph Lochridge has real world experience in crisis situations, federal investigations, police media training, PIO program development, and public relations work. As an A-Block Associate, Ralph brings his wealth of knowledge and professional skill sets to our training and consulting products.