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This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.
AI-Ready, Not AI-Replaced: Keeping Your Voice While Working Smarter Government communications teams are often stretched thin, and there is a growing trend of using AI as a solution. However, much of the advice overlooks the most important aspect: your voice. This session will demonstrate how to prepare your team to effectively use AI without losing […]
This workshop is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of school administrators who wish they knew more about special education and related disability laws. With an increasingly diverse and high needs student population attending our schools, this course will assist administrators in becoming current in the areas of special education and 504 accommodation. Topics […]
Course Description In this course, participants will learn how to use available resources and techniques to distinguish people with access and functional needs within their communities, analyze their specific needs, develop trust relationships, and create effective communication strategies. Participants will learn practical techniques for developing messages and delivering them to increase their effectiveness when collaborating […]
Being able to lead others – to motivate them to commit their energies and expertise to achieving the shared mission and goals of the emergency management system – is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your leadership and influence skills. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The class is taught by Therese Apel, an award-winning journalist with years of experience covering law enforcement and public safety. The course focuses on working effectively with the media, communicating during critical incidents, handling interviews, social media, and representing your department professionally. It’s a great opportunity to learn valuable communication skills that can benefit both […]
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.