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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.

January 17, 2028 – January 21, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Meridian, ID
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 […]

January 24, 2028 – January 28, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Columbus, GA
The FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations (MPR) course is a four-and-a-half-day seminar designed for public safety professionals looking to enhance trust in the communities they serve. The Media & Public Relations seminar focuses on promoting a consistent, positive and ethical public image and is suitable for all public safety personnel.

February 14, 2028 – February 18, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Bay Minette, AL
The FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations (MPR) course is a four-and-a-half-day seminar designed for public safety professionals looking to enhance trust in the communities they serve. The Media & Public Relations seminar focuses on promoting a consistent, positive and ethical public image and is suitable for all public safety personnel.

February 28, 2028 – March 3, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Meridian, ID
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 […]

April 3, 2028 – April 7, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Broomall, PA
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 […]

April 6, 2028 – April 8, 2027
K0105 Public Information Basics
Virtual event
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.

April 17, 2028 – April 21, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Texas City, TX · Texas City
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 […]

April 24, 2028 – April 28, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Columbus, NE
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 […]

May 15, 2028 – May 19, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Denton, TX
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 […]

June 5, 2028 – June 9, 2028
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Columbus, GA
Building on the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course, the Master Public Information Officer (MPO) course is a four-and-a-half-day seminar that elevates participants from tactical to strategic media and brand management. Students will study the business model of media engagement, thoroughly explore brand image cultivation through internal and external communications and learn how to proactively […]
June 7, 2028 – June 9, 2028
2028 TAMIO Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX
June 15, 2028 – June 19, 2028
Save the Date – 2028 ICA Annual Conference
Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, Thailand · Klong Ton, Klong Toey, Thailand
2028 International Communication Association Annual Conference Save the Date 15-19 June 2028 Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, Thailand
