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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 112th Annual Convention in New Orleans will explore move/ment(s) in the field of Communication. Movement is the defining feature of humans in the 21st century. We are a species on the move – as migrants, tourists, refugees, workers, asylees, and students. Movement brings flux, assumes risk, implies intermixing, and sows the seeds for “both/and” […]
When: Nov 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PT) Presenters: CAPIO and CSDA Every special district has a story to tell—about the essential services you provide, the people you serve, and the value you deliver to your community. Effectively sharing that story builds trust with the public, strengthens relationships with the media, and […]
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
Professionals seeking world-class Mental Health Conferences will find exceptional value in the Mental Health Conference 2026, a premier international hybrid event scheduled for 20–21 November 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with virtual participation available worldwide. Organized by PubScholars, this global conference brings together psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, students, healthcare professionals, and mental […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are thrilled to release the dates and speakers for our 4th annual Crisis Communication Symposium. This year, the event will be hosted at the Sheraton Nashville Brentwood on December 2-3. Reserve your room by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center. We have an all-star lineup!
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
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 […]
Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This two day course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses, basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency, how to identify community-specific communication issues. using technology as a communication tool, […]