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You didn’t join law enforcement to become a public speaker, but leadership today requires clear, confident communication under pressure. Public Speaking for Public Safety Professionals is a one-day training in the San Francisco Bay Area presented by Julie Parker Communications. Training topics include prepping for presentations, messaging and bridging, engaging your audience, optics, body language, […]
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 […]
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.
A well-run news conference can calm a crisis, while a badly run one can make headlines for all the wrong reasons—and we’ve all seen those trainwrecks. This webinar breaks down best practices and real-world examples of what separates effective news conferences from damaging ones, starting with the most basic rule: open with actual news to […]
One-hour live webinar for public safety, government, and professional organizations on using LinkedIn to strengthen recruitment, build trust, and grow professional credibility. Covers LinkedIn best practices and 2026 algorithm trends, leadership branding, recruitment-focused content strategies, practical posting and engagement tips, and common mistakes.
Upcoming Webinar: Building Collaborative Leadership Using “Yes, And” Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET Meet Your Speaker: Nikki Frias CEO and Founder CorpDev Strategies Nikki Frias is the CEO and founder of CorpDev Strategies, an applied improv and professional development company focused on communication, collaboration, leadership, and team dynamics. With over 18 years […]
The Mid-Illinois Communications Association is hosting a Summer Social at the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes baseball game on Thursday, June 18. Members, non-members, spouses, kids, etc., are welcome. Event price is $20 per person and includes a game ticket, plus hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, water and soda. Join us for a night at the ballpark, great […]
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).
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander, Unified Command, and EOC […]
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.
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 […]