PIO Training for First Responders

PIO Training for First Responders

This course is designed to provide first responders with the knowledge and skills to support proper decision-making by delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time. In this course you will learn and practice the tasks of gathering, verifying, coordinating, and disseminating public information including oral and written communications and working with the media; both in the proactive/ advocacy times and during times of crisis.

Course is POST Certified in California and Illinois

Training hours accepted by Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Training hours accepted by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)  in Oregon.

Course is Idaho POST credited.

March 16-17, 2027
Walla Walla Police Department
54 E Moore St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
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PIO 201 Advanced Communications Techniques

This is the follow up course to the Desmond & Louis Public Information Officer (PIO) training program. This one-day intensive is designed to provide first responders with deeper knowledge and skills for interacting with and responding to the media on-camera.

Smaller class sizes ensure more one-on-one time with the instructor conducting mock interviews where you’ll face all kinds of media scenarios.

Course is POST Certified in California and Illinois

Training hours accepted by Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Training hours accepted by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)  in Oregon.

March 18, 2027
Walla Walla Police Department
54 E Moore St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Desmond & Louis also offers several classes designed to improve your interactions with the media:

Mastering Media Interactions

Become a More Powerful Communicator

Media Training for a Difficult Environment

Crisis Communications 

Experiencing a unique situation? Call us for a customized approach to your media training needs.