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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.
The PNW Comms Summit is a 1.5-day conference bringing together government communicators to connect, learn, and share what’s actually working. Designed for public information officers, communications teams, and teams of one, this summit focuses on practical strategies, real-world challenges, and building relationships that strengthen communication.
The pressure on communicators has never been greater. Neither has the opportunity. Leadership transitions. AI rollouts. Geopolitical tensions. Internal and strategic communicators are navigating one of the most complex workplace environments in decades. Employees expect faster updates, authentic leadership and consistent messaging across all platforms. Meanwhile, communicators are helping their organization adopt AI, navigate […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]