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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Bozeman, Montana · Bozeman, MT
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 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026
Media Relations (MR)
San Bernardino County (CA) Fire Department Headquarters · San Bernardino, CA
This course is a 16-hour training which will provide participants an opportunity to apply advanced public interview/information skills. Focusing on the PIO interview and public speaking capabilities, participants will experience on-camera presentations, radio broadcasts, newsprint, periodicals, and social media communications using current best practices in the industry.
May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Ashburn, Virginia · Ashburn, VA
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 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
San Antonio, 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 […]
May 4, 2026 – May 6, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Enfiled, NH · Enfield, NH
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.
May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Livonia, Michigan · Livonia, MI
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 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Humble, TX
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 […]
May 4, 2026 – May 6, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Muscle Shoals, AL
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.
May 5, 2026 – May 7, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
New York City, NY
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.
May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Aurora, IL
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 […]
May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
Media Management for First Responders
Vicksburg (MS) Convention Center · Vicksburg, MS
This two-day course equips first responders with the skills to effectively work with the media, build strong relationships, and communicate clearly through social media, press releases, publicity events, and active scenes. The goal is to strengthen trust and collaboration between first responders, the media, and the public.
May 5, 2026 – May 7, 2026
2026 Government Social Media Conference
Hybrid · Hilton New Orleans Riverside · New Orleans, LA