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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/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr-5/
LOCATION:Belfast\, ME\, Belfast\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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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-37/
LOCATION:Denton\, TX\, Denton\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2026 Crisis Communications Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-crisis-communications-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheraton Nashville Brentwood\, 760 Old Hickory Blvd\, Brentwood\, TN\, 37027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T000000
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SUMMARY:FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 1
DESCRIPTION:**Tentative dates – subject to change\nE0389: Executive Public Information Leadership\n\n\nClassroom Delivery\nResident (E)\, Virtual (K) \n\n\nPrerequisites\nSelection to EPIO Program \n\n\n\n\nIncorporate executive and strategic leadership competencies in public information decision-making.\nPromote research to grow the body of knowledge on public information issues.\nAdvocate for diversity in the public information field.\nBuild an active network of public information experts to mentor and support PIOs around the country.\n\nCourse Length\n\n4 days (32 hours)
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fy2027-fema-executive-public-information-officer-week-1/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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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-6/
LOCATION:Ceres\, California\, Ceres\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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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-20/
LOCATION:Sugar Land\, Texas\, Sugar Land\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication (G242-EM)
DESCRIPTION: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\, effective oral communication and how to prepare an oral presentation
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/effective-communication-g242-em/
LOCATION:Forsyth\, GA\, Forsyth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-5/
LOCATION:Maineville\, Ohio\, Maineville\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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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-21/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda\, Florida\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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