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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T235959
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164421Z
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T184603Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
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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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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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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-5/
LOCATION:Snyder\, TX\, Snyder\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:EMEAA: Black History Month with LaNile Dalcour
DESCRIPTION:For EMEAA Members – learn about membership here. \nBlack History Month is both celebration and accountability—remembering the doors that opened\, recognizing how access shaped real lives\, and committing to protect pathways forward so progress isn’t fragile. \nLaNile Ra Dalcour is a seasoned public speaker and coach who is on a mission to inspire greatness and growth in individuals\, communities and organizations. In business as in real life there are always going to be ups and downs\, but LaNile believes we are the author of our own destiny. LaNile takes his wealth of experience armed by a will to drive change to influence his audience\, filling rooms with high-impact\, customized message and standing ovation Performance!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/emeaa-black-history-month-with-lanile-dalcour/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/emeaa-black-history-month-with-lanile-dalcour/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T193832
CREATED:20260129T174518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T232635Z
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SUMMARY:NAGC Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership – Sponsored by Granicus \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET \nMeet your Speaker:  \nJudy Pal\nFormer Asst. Commissioner NYPD\, CEO 10-8 Communications LLC \nJudy Pal is an executive strategic communications advisor with more than 40 years of experience helping governments plan\, lead\, and communicate on complex public issues that shape trust\, credibility\, and long-term outcomes. A former broadcast journalist and news anchor\, she advises elected officials\, city managers\, and senior public servants on strategic communications\, public engagement\, and leadership visibility in environments of constant scrutiny. \nPal has led communications for major U.S. municipalities\, including directing citywide communication efforts for the City of Irvine\, and previously served as an Assistant Commissioner with the NYPD and Chief of Staff for both the Milwaukee and Baltimore police departments. Her work focuses on aligning policy\, operations\, and communications to support effective governance\, institutional resilience\, and informed decision-making. \nInternationally\, she has contributed to government and multilateral initiatives addressing disinformation and emerging technology risks\, including appointments with Interpol and London’s Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network. A sought-after speaker\, Pal presents globally on strategic leadership\, public-sector communications\, and sustaining public confidence over time.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/developing-a-communications-plan-to-support-leadership/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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