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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-32/
LOCATION:Fort Worth\, TX\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs\, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T181036Z
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SUMMARY:FY 2026 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Week 3: E0394: Executive Public Information Application
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fy-2026-fema-executive-public-information-officer-week-3/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION: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 and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-12/
LOCATION:Daytona Beach\, Florida\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:Social Media Academy
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nSocial 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 course\, you’ll feel empowered and prepared to enhance your department’s social media initiatives and make a significant impact. \nTopics Covered:\nCreating engaging photos\, videos\, and graphics\nWriting engaging captions\nDeveloping an effective content strategy\nUnderstanding branding essentials\nNavigating legal and policy considerations\nStrategies for boosting reach and engagement\nBest practices for live streaming\nCrafting and sharing news releases via social media\nBuilding and managing social media teams\nUtilizing insights and analytics for improvement\nOptimizing platform features\, settings\, and best practices\nRecommendations for apps and equipment \nTo download the course flyer click here. \nTravel Information\nAirport:\nSanta Maria Airport (SMX) \nHotel:\nRadisson Hotel Santa Maria(Next to airport)\n3455 Skyway Drive\nSanta Maria\, CA 93455\n(805) 357-9891 \nHampton Inn Santa Maria\n2190 Preisker Lane\nSanta Maria\, CA 93458\n(805) 424-1414
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/social-media-academy-3/
LOCATION:Santa Maria (CA) Police Department\, 1111 W. Betteravia Road\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="TOC Public Relations":MAILTO:info@tocpublicrelations.com
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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-33/
LOCATION:Lebanon\, OH\, Lebanon\, OH\, United States
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