PIO Essentials Course

We are very excited to announce that we are now working in partnership with the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center to deliver a three-day PIO Foundations Course!

Would you like to host our training? We are looking for agencies to work with. Please contact us to find out more.

This three-day course is hosted with the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center.

This unique course will set you up for success as a PIO.

Created by Christine Townsend, Ashley McDonald, Jordan Yuodis, and Jeff Hundley, it has a broad set of subjects including;

• Roles & Responsibilities of the PIO

• Communication Techniques

• Media Interaction

• Crisis Communication Essentials

• Social Media Essentials

• Integration w/ Command and Executive Staff

• Community Engagement Basics

• Ethical and Legal Considerations Overview

• Practical Tools and Working Processes

• Mental Health, Well Being, and Career Development

This is for any public safety or government organization or agency, not just law enforcement.

Confirmed dates

• July 9 - 11 - Spring, TX

• October 8 - 11 - Memphis, TN

• November 5 - 7 - Pembroke Pines, FL