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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/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr-6/
LOCATION:Grants Pass\, OR\, Grants Pass\, OR\, United States
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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-44/
LOCATION:Abilene\, TX\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
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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-42/
LOCATION:Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse\, 9899 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2027 Florida PIO Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Association of Public Information Officers (FAPIO) provides training through the development and coordination of a wide range of opportunities. The PIO program offers a 3-day FEMA L0105 Public Information Officer (PIO) Basics course\, 2-day Advanced PIO Skills Workshop and the one-day largest statewide PIO event known as the Florida PIO Symposium.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2027-florida-pio-symposium/
LOCATION:Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse\, 9899 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
DESCRIPTION:This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear\, accurate\, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging\, examine real-world examples\, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis\, message development\, and delivery strategies used by emergency management professionals.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-2/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-2/
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