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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-20/
LOCATION:Forsyth\, GA\, Forsyth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PRSA Counselors Academy 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the PRSA Counselors Academy Section\, the annual conference brings together PR Agency owners and executives to address the evolving changes in the public relations landscape. \nThe 2026 conference will be particularly relevant to the nation’s communicators with the opportunity to gather\, reconnect\, and seek timely strategies\, resources\, and diverse perspectives to thrive and excel in the industry.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/prsa-counselors-academy-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa\, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:LEMIT Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing\, disseminating\, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential\, newly assigned\, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed to handle both routine operations and community crises effectively. Through interactive\, hands-on exercises\, participants learn to write media releases\, conduct interviews and on-camera briefings\, and engage with social media and other communication platforms. The course emphasizes situational awareness\, public relations strategies\, and evaluation of public information campaigns\, preparing attendees to serve as confident\, credible\, and effective voices for their agencies in any circumstance. (****Course mandated to meet requirements of SB33; the Uvalde Strong Act.)
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/lemit-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:LEMIT Criminal Justice Center\, 1600 Bobby K. Marks Blvd.\, Huntsville\, TX\, 77341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T173430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222530Z
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SUMMARY:Preparedness Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Preparedness Summit is the first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness. Since its beginning in 2007\, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has taken a leadership role in convening a wide array of partners to participate in the Summit; presenting new research findings\, sharing tools and resources\, and providing a variety of opportunities for attendees to learn how to implement model practices that enhance the nation’s capabilities to prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from disasters and other emergencies. \nOver the last decade\, the nature of threats to our national health security have changed significantly. As professionals in the public health preparedness space\, we can expect these threats to continue to evolve. It is imperative that we adapt our public health practices to meet the demands of an ever-evolving threat environment. But how do we\, as preparedness leaders\, help our communities become more prepared to respond to and recover from uncharted catastrophic events? We can start doing so by discovering new and creative solutions to address events like pandemic diseases\, the opioid crisis\, active shooter emergencies\, and cybersecurity threats. \nEach year\, the Preparedness Summit features experts from the healthcare and emergency management fields in addition to public health preparedness professionals to address the gaps between these life-saving industries in an effort to work more collaboratively and efficiently in the face of emerging threats. Reaching across these sectors leverages diversity of thought and advances the capacity of our communities to respond to and recover from emergency events. We hope that this conference will provide an opportunity to build stronger partnerships and encourage us to find innovative solutions with our allies.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/preparedness-summit/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, One West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T235959
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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-12/
LOCATION:Cuyahoga Falls\, Ohio\, Cuyahoga Falls\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T173430
CREATED:20260125T175917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T213612Z
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SUMMARY:FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations\, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander\, Unified Command\, and EOC director on public information relating to incident management. \nWith public information included as a function within NIMS and within ICS\, it is critical to address and provide training for this important element of Emergency Management. \nThe National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the awareness\, basic\, advanced and master levels. The basic level course was developed by NDEMU and is managed by NDEMU or state emergency management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small\, localized\, single-agency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses. \nThe advanced level course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents\, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fema-advanced-public-information-officer-4/
LOCATION:Wake County (NC) 911 Center\, 2320 Westinghouse Boulevard\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs\, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer-3/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION:Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course\, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the strategic level of media and brand management. Participants will spend 4 ½ days exploring; the business model of media engagement\, take a deeper dive into cultivating a brand image through internal and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual. Participants spend an immersive 4-1/2  days refining skills in: \n\nCultivating and refining your Brand and Image\nInternal and External Communications Strategies\nProactively Pitching Stories to a 24/7 News Environment\nBusiness Model of Media Engagement\nCrisis Management Planning\nInteractive Tabletop Exercises\nProducing High Quality Video for Social Media\n\nPrerequisite: This class builds on concepts learned in the FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations class\, therefore\, students must have completed the MPR class prior to enrolling in the Master PIO class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-3/
LOCATION:Isle of Palms (SC) Police Department\, 30 JC Long Blvd\, Isle of Palms\, SC\, 29541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T000000
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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-3/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-3/
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-21/
LOCATION:Davenport\, IA\, Davenport\, IA\, 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-basics-13/
LOCATION:Warren\, OH\, Warren\, OH\, United States
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:20260415T000000
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SUMMARY:PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques\, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication\, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies-3/
LOCATION:Muscle Shoals\, AL\, Muscle Shoals\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T235959
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CREATED:20260125T221117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182344Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Everett\, WA\, Everett\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T235959
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CREATED:20260126T170154Z
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-22/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, AZ\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:NAGC Webinar: Navigating Misinformation in Community Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Misinformation moves fast and if you respond wrong\, it moves faster. This session breaks down a real-world government case where a routine issue escalated into widespread public confusion. It reveals key lessons for managing misinformation in today’s fast-moving digital environment. \nLearn why misinformation spreads\, how to decide when to respond (and when not to)\, and how to deliver clear\, credible information without escalating conflict. You’ll also explore proactive strategies to build trust before rumors start and how to prepare for emerging threats like AI-generated content and deepfakes. \nLeave with a practical rumor response toolkit and a mindset shift: you’re not there to win the conversation\, you’re there to build trust. \nSpeaker – Tabitha Clark\, APR \nTabitha Clark\, APR\, is a public-sector communications leader with over a decade of experience in government\, law enforcement\, and education communications. She currently serves as Communications Director for the City of Perry\, Georgia\, where she leads citywide strategy\, crisis communications\, community engagement\, and award-winning initiatives. \nAccredited in Public Relations (APR)\, Tabitha is a nationally recognized speaker known for blending clear\, ethical storytelling with emerging technology. Her work focuses on the responsible\, practical use of AI to improve transparency\, efficiency\, and trust in public communication. She writes and presents on misinformation\, leadership\, and modern government communications\, and is building a national voice at the intersection of strategy\, innovation\, and human-centered leadership.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/navigating-misinformation-in-community-social-media/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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