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That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that impact your agency or department’s social media strategy.</p></div><div style="margin-top:30px;" class="row flex-container"><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-comments"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Share experiences and learn new social media strategies</strong> with your first response and public safety colleagues from around the globe — virtually!</p></div></div> </div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-exchange"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Network with agency peers from across the country.</strong> With agencies from around the globe, SMSsummit is your best resource for fresh social media ideas.</p></div></div> </div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-lightbulb-o"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Learn strategies and tips for tackling issues most important to first responders</strong> including social media and crisis communications, humanizing staff, improving agency reputation, and building relationships with your community.</p></div></div> </div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-share-alt"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Be your team’s social media champion!</strong> We’ll help you build the foundations of a sustainable, scalable social media policy that you can easily share with leadership and use to train and empower your team.</p></div></div> </div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-question"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Get all your social media questions answered</strong> through speaker Q&A, live chat, and discussions with other attendees.</p></div></div> </div><div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xs-12 text-left" style=" margin-bottom: 12px;"> <div class="media bullet-shaded-box" style="height: 100%;"><div class="media-left"><div class="icon round" style="background-color: #fff;"><i class="fa fa-pencil"></i></div></div><div class="media-body" style=""><p><strong>Assess and audit your current social media initiatives.</strong> Leave with and results-focused initiatives you can immediately apply to your agency or department.</p></div></div> </div></div></div></section> <section class="home-section home-section-text" style="background-color:#0299d2!important; 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I would definitely recommend the Summit to anyone who has a part in running social media pages. So much information I can put to use immediately.”</p><p class="home-testimonial-author">City of Burlington Police Department</p></div></div><div class="card home-testimonial colthree" style=""><div class="home-testimonial-top"><div class="home-testimonial-logo-container" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;"><img src="/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/arlington-county-sherriff.12ce54f1e3b4b7adf555a252a18a158d.jpg" class="home-testimonial-logo"></div></div><div class="home-testimonial-text" style="vertical-align: top; flex-grow: 1;"><p>This summit was exactly what I needed when it comes to being a PIO and having to prioritize and juggle everything. The presentations were immensely informative. Thank you!”</p><p class="home-testimonial-author">Arlington County Sheriff's Office</p></div></div><div class="card home-testimonial colthree" style=""><div class="home-testimonial-top"><div class="home-testimonial-logo-container" style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;"><img src="/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/arkansas-dept-public-safety.b91f0d0924ca6e8a58354f12d4d00d17.png" class="home-testimonial-logo"></div></div><div class="home-testimonial-text" style="vertical-align: top; flex-grow: 1;"><p>I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic two days of sessions where the presenters were nothing short of excellent. The sessions were engaging, informative, and provided a wealth of valuable resource material.  I'm thrilled to be taking away a plethora of new ideas that I'm eager to implement with my team.”</p><p class="home-testimonial-author">Arkansas Department of Public Safety</p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></section><a href="/first-responders-2025/summit/download-program.html"> <div style="position:relative; width: 100%; margin:54px 0 0 0; min-height: 220px;"> <section style="background:var(--lightblue);padding:20px;" class="brochure-row"> <div class="container brochure-row"> <div class="col-md-10 brochure-banner-column"> <div class="wpb_wrapper section-title"> <h2 style="margin-bottom:10px; text-transform: none;"><i class="fa fa-download" aria-hidden="true"></i> Download your copy of the brochure today.</h2> <p style="font-size: 30px;"><strong>Take your first step toward becoming a better marketer!</strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-2 mobile-hide brochure-banner-column" style="position:relative;"> <img src="/assets/components/phpthumbof/cache/M287%20brochure%20cover.72f7cb2105ccec17114314b81ef0b962.png" style="border:1px solid #ddd; 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