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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-8/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi\, TX\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-55/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC\, Wilmington\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2026 TSPRA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-tspra-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort\, 5600 Seawall Blvd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas School Public Relations Association":MAILTO:info@tspra.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr/
LOCATION:Yakima\, Washington\, Yakima\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION:This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident\, it is of critical importance that community leaders\, incident managers\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-12/
LOCATION:McAllen\, TX\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:K0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-2/
LOCATION:Hayden\, ID\, Hayden\, ID\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-3/
LOCATION:Overland Park\, KS\, Overland Park\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-4/
LOCATION:Santa Fe\, NM\, Santa Fe\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T080000
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SUMMARY:UT PIO Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide students with the essential skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role\, policy and procedures\, media engagement\, crisis communication\, crisis strategy\, and managing local and national media stories. The classroom will include lecture\, group projects\, table-top exercises\, a final group presentation\, and graduation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ut-pio-essentials/
LOCATION:Cookeville (TN) Police Department\, 1019 Neal St\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T110000
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SUMMARY:CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar: Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment
DESCRIPTION:CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar! Join us for a session on Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment on February 17 at 11 a.m. with Mary Ann Pearson\, Ed.D.\, APR\, Communication Consultant and Professor at Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute at California Baptist University.\n\n\nThe webinar will explore how public-sector communicators can navigate today’s complex ethical challenges amid political pressure\, rapid news cycles\, misinformation\, social media\, and emerging AI tools. Grounded in the ethical standards of the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential and the PRSA Code of Ethics\, Dr. Pearson will offer practical guidance for maintaining honesty\, accuracy\, transparency\, and accountability when the stakes are high. Through a real-world case study\, participants will learn how to serve as trusted advisors to leadership\, balance organizational goals with the public interest\, and protect public trust when the right decision isn’t always the easiest one.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/capio-power-lunch-webinar-ethical-pr-in-a-high-pressure-environment/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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