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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
December 8, 2026 – December 10, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Troy, MI
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.
December 8, 2026 – December 10, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Helena, MT
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.
December 8, 2026
Effective Communication (G242-EM)
Forsyth, GA
Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This two day course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses, basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency, how to identify community-specific communication issues. using technology as a communication tool, […]
December 8, 2026 – December 9, 2026
Social Media Academy
Buena Park (CA) Police Department · Buena Park, CA
Social media, when utilized effectively, can serve as a vital tool for public safety and government agencies to engage with their communities, recruit new employees, communicate during emergencies, and disseminate important updates. In this course, you will explore advanced techniques, tips, and resources to create polished, captivating, and professional content. By the end of the […]
December 8, 2026, December 9, 2026, December 10, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters · Franklin, MA
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.
December 9, 2026 – December 11, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Klamath Falls, OR
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.
December 9, 2026
Managing Public Safety Communications in the First 24 Hours
Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) · Glenview, IL
When a major incident happens, the demand for information begins almost immediately. Media inquiries arrive. Social media fills with speculation. Employees want direction. Elected officials and community leaders need updates. The public wants to know what happened, whether they are safe, and what comes next. The challenge is that the need to communicate often develops […]
December 10, 2026
Bias, Ethics and Responsible AI in the Public Sector
Virtual event
2 of 4 of the AI Series When a government agency uses AI, the stakes extend beyond whether the output sounds polished. A response can omit relevant perspectives, make unsupported claims or introduce bias into information the public relies on. This session examines responsible AI use through the lens of transparency, equity and public trust. […]
December 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Maineville, Ohio · Maineville, OH
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 […]
December 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Punta Gorda, Florida · Punta Gorda, FL
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 […]
December 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
Lansing, MI
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 […]
December 14, 2026 – December 16, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Payson (AZ) Police Department · Payson, AZ
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.