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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This course is offered as part of the Governor’s Hurricane Conference. There may be a conference fee associated with this course. Contact the organizer for more information. \nTo 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. \nTentative Schedule (Subject to change): \n\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, 1:30PM – 5:00PM\nMonday\, May 11\, 2026\, 8:30AM – 5:00PM\nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026\, 8:30AM – 5:00PM\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, 1:30PM – 5:00PM
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-5/
LOCATION:Palm Beach County (FL) Convention Center\, 650 Okeechobee Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Governor%E2%80%99s Hurricane Conference":MAILTO:rene@flghc.org
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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/media-and-public-relations-mpr-18/
LOCATION:Murfreesboro\, Tennessee\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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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/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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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-17/
LOCATION:Sheraton Norfolk Waterside\, 777 Waterside Drive\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Virginia Healthcare Colition":MAILTO:vhhaemergencypreparedness-eastern@vhha.com
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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-17/
LOCATION:Williston\, VT\, Williston\, VT\, United States
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:This course will 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-14/
LOCATION:Burleigh County (ND) Emergency Management\, 4200 Coleman Street\, Bismarck\, ND\, 58503\, United States
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