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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-24/
LOCATION:Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, Coatesville\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-2/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-21/
LOCATION:Durham\, NC\, Durham\, NC\, United States
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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-22/
LOCATION:College Station\, TX\, College Station\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:K0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-5/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-11/
LOCATION:Lumbertson ISD Center for Performing Arts\, 100 S. LHS Drive\, Lumberton\, TX\, 77657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-18/
LOCATION:Abilene\, TX\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques\, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication\, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST). \nImported Details\nRegistration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/?course=31&state=&training_method=&start= | Location: Springfield\, IL
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies-10/
LOCATION:Renaissance Austin Hotel\, 9721 Arboretum Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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