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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.
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.
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.
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).
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 […]