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SUMMARY:CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar: Cutting Through the National Noise with Local Polling
DESCRIPTION:Every headline seems to tell the same story: inflation is crushing families\, government is broken\, the American dream is slipping away\, and taxes are too high. Against that backdrop\, it’s natural for public agencies to question whether local opinion research still matters—or whether community sentiment simply mirrors the national mood. \nThe reality is that local polling cuts through national noise. \nPolling gives policymakers and communicators confidence grounded in real\, local data. When agencies learn that satisfaction with parks\, libraries\, public safety\, utilities\, and other core services remains strong\, they gain permission to be bold\, shifting the narrative from national pessimism to community resilience. \nThis session explores how cities\, counties\, and special districts have used polling and resident research to highlight local successes\, counter negative assumptions\, build momentum for tax measures\, and clearly communicate value. Through real-world examples\, attendees will see how polling becomes the foundation for more credible storytelling\, stronger policy conversations\, and more effective public engagement.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/capio-power-lunch-webinar-cutting-through-the-national-noise-with-local-polling/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260205T215037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235121Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basics-3/
LOCATION:Largo\, FL\, Largo\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-10/
LOCATION:Tacoma\, WA\, Tacoma\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-9/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260125T221608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164422Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Grand Forks\, ND\, Grand Forks\, ND\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
UID:10000108-1771891200-1772150399@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-7/
LOCATION:Manheim\, PA\, Manheim\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-6/
LOCATION:Lansing\, MI\, Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260125T231722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231722Z
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SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum\, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews\, write news releases\, provide information at the scene\, and how they fit into the joint information system.Ê
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-3/
LOCATION:Nazareth\, PA\, Nazareth\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260206T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T184954Z
UID:10000245-1771804800-1772236799@piocalendar.com
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-2/
LOCATION:St. Peters\, Missouri\, St. Peters\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T005450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164519Z
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SUMMARY:L0952 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/l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:Long Beach\, CA\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T004530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T004530Z
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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).
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC\, Wilmington\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260128T150058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164421Z
UID:10000151-1771459200-1771631999@piocalendar.com
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-13/
LOCATION:McAllen\, TX\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T004932Z
UID:10000064-1771459200-1771545599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness\, response and recovery efforts.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-344-social-media-tools-techniques/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC\, Wilmington\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260129T174518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T232635Z
UID:10000178-1771419600-1771423200@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:NAGC Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership – Sponsored by Granicus \nWednesday\, February 18\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET \nMeet your Speaker:  \nJudy Pal\nFormer Asst. Commissioner NYPD\, CEO 10-8 Communications LLC \nJudy Pal is an executive strategic communications advisor with more than 40 years of experience helping governments plan\, lead\, and communicate on complex public issues that shape trust\, credibility\, and long-term outcomes. A former broadcast journalist and news anchor\, she advises elected officials\, city managers\, and senior public servants on strategic communications\, public engagement\, and leadership visibility in environments of constant scrutiny. \nPal has led communications for major U.S. municipalities\, including directing citywide communication efforts for the City of Irvine\, and previously served as an Assistant Commissioner with the NYPD and Chief of Staff for both the Milwaukee and Baltimore police departments. Her work focuses on aligning policy\, operations\, and communications to support effective governance\, institutional resilience\, and informed decision-making. \nInternationally\, she has contributed to government and multilateral initiatives addressing disinformation and emerging technology risks\, including appointments with Interpol and London’s Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network. A sought-after speaker\, Pal presents globally on strategic leadership\, public-sector communications\, and sustaining public confidence over time.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/developing-a-communications-plan-to-support-leadership/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260206T144918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T184510Z
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SUMMARY:EMEAA: Black History Month with LaNile Dalcour
DESCRIPTION:For EMEAA Members – learn about membership here. \nBlack History Month is both celebration and accountability—remembering the doors that opened\, recognizing how access shaped real lives\, and committing to protect pathways forward so progress isn’t fragile. \nLaNile Ra Dalcour is a seasoned public speaker and coach who is on a mission to inspire greatness and growth in individuals\, communities and organizations. In business as in real life there are always going to be ups and downs\, but LaNile believes we are the author of our own destiny. LaNile takes his wealth of experience armed by a will to drive change to influence his audience\, filling rooms with high-impact\, customized message and standing ovation Performance!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/emeaa-black-history-month-with-lanile-dalcour/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/emeaa-black-history-month-with-lanile-dalcour/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-5/
LOCATION:Snyder\, TX\, Snyder\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260205T191507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T191507Z
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SUMMARY:CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar: Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment
DESCRIPTION:CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar! Join us for a session on Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment on February 17 at 11 a.m. with Mary Ann Pearson\, Ed.D.\, APR\, Communication Consultant and Professor at Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute at California Baptist University.\n\n\nThe webinar will explore how public-sector communicators can navigate today’s complex ethical challenges amid political pressure\, rapid news cycles\, misinformation\, social media\, and emerging AI tools. Grounded in the ethical standards of the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential and the PRSA Code of Ethics\, Dr. Pearson will offer practical guidance for maintaining honesty\, accuracy\, transparency\, and accountability when the stakes are high. Through a real-world case study\, participants will learn how to serve as trusted advisors to leadership\, balance organizational goals with the public interest\, and protect public trust when the right decision isn’t always the easiest one.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/capio-power-lunch-webinar-ethical-pr-in-a-high-pressure-environment/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260206T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T175854Z
UID:10000266-1771315200-1771502400@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:UT PIO Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide students with the essential skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role\, policy and procedures\, media engagement\, crisis communication\, crisis strategy\, and managing local and national media stories. The classroom will include lecture\, group projects\, table-top exercises\, a final group presentation\, and graduation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ut-pio-essentials/
LOCATION:Cookeville (TN) Police Department\, 1019 Neal St\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235123Z
UID:10000103-1771286400-1771545599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-2/
LOCATION:Hayden\, ID\, Hayden\, ID\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
UID:10000104-1771286400-1771545599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-3/
LOCATION:Overland Park\, KS\, Overland Park\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235122Z
UID:10000105-1771286400-1771545599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-4/
LOCATION:Santa Fe\, NM\, Santa Fe\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260126T005747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T184603Z
UID:10000076-1771286400-1771545599@piocalendar.com
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/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260128T145943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164421Z
UID:10000150-1771286400-1771459199@piocalendar.com
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-12/
LOCATION:McAllen\, TX\, McAllen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260206T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T182009Z
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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/
LOCATION:Yakima\, Washington\, Yakima\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:2026 TSPRA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-tspra-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort\, 5600 Seawall Blvd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas School Public Relations Association":MAILTO:info@tspra.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235117Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 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/l0105-public-information-basic-55/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC\, Wilmington\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260125T223705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T223705Z
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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-8/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi\, TX\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260203T231916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T231916Z
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SUMMARY:Media Summit: Cultivating Resilient Influence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Space Coast Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) for Media Summit: Cultivating Resilient Influence\, a half-day conference for PR and communications professionals. Hear a crisis-communications keynote from Todd DeAngelis\, Director of Communications for the City of Parkland\, and a session on mental health and burnout from Dr. Michelle Dusseau\, Senior Lecturer at UCF. Enjoy a boxed lunch\, a local journalist panel\, and dedicated networking time to grow your influence.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-summit-cultivating-resilient-influence/
LOCATION:Eastern Florida State College Melbourne\, 3865 N. Wickham Rd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260125T223609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T223609Z
UID:10000036-1770854400-1771027199@piocalendar.com
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-7/
LOCATION:Beaufort\, SC\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203717
CREATED:20260125T231722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T231722Z
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SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum\, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews\, write news releases\, provide information at the scene\, and how they fit into the joint information system.Ê
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-2/
LOCATION:Moundsville\, WV\, Moundsville\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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