PIO Training for First Responders

Developed and taught by Desmond & Louis, Inc.
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 California POST Certified

Upcoming classes:

April 9-10, 2024

San Bernardino County Sheriff
655 E Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415

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May 28-29, 2024

Spokane Police Academy
2302 N. Waterworks
Spokane, WA 99212

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June 4-5, 2024

Costa Mesa Police Department
Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Advanced communications techniques for first responders
PIO 201 Advanced Communications Techniques for First Responders 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.

Upcoming classes:

April 11, 2024

San Bernardino County Sheriff
655 E Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415

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May 30, 2024

Spokane Police Academy
2302 N. Waterworks
Spokane, WA 99212

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June 6, 2024

Costa Mesa Police Department
Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Register Now