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The PIO Podcast

Robert Tornabene

The PIO Podcast is a platform for Public Information Officers (PIO"s) and Public Affairs Officers (PAO"s) in public sector organizations, including Police, Fire, EMS, FEMA, state, local, and federal government organizations. The podcast aims to facilitate learning, growth, and discussion of issues that PIO"s/PAO"s may encounter within their profession. If you would like to support the podcast and connect with other PIO"s/PAO"s, please email us at thepiopodcast@gmail.com.

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38:58

Maren McKay, Director of Communications, Lynnwood PD,...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Send us a textMaren McKay is the Public Affairs and Communications Manager for the Lynnwood Police Department! She comes from a strong broadcast journalist background after reporting in two bureaus in Northwest Montana. She reported during the height of COVID and BLM and broke stories to people around the state. After reporting, she switched to public relations and was the PR Manager for Whitefish Mountain Resort. Her favorite thing about that job? Snowboarding every day in the winter and Huc...

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42:48

Cynthia McLaughlin - PIO - Sarasota PD, Sarasota Florida

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Cynthia McLaughlin serves as the Public Information Officer for the Sarasota Police Department under the Office of the Chief of Police, a role she assumed later in 2023 after joining the department in January of the same year.In this capacity, Cynthia develops, implements, and evaluates communication strategies and public information campaigns to inform Sarasota citizens about the department's services, programs, and initiatives. Her work is crucial in missing persons c...

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43:51

Kim Clark - Kim Clark Communications

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Kim Clark (she/her) helps communicators discover and own their unique DEI narrative. She works with communicators to combine the power of communications with the possibility of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create stronger and safer workplace cultures for every employee and increase trust and reputation with their audience.She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller that features The DEPTH Mod...

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33:33

Hillary Mintz, Public Information Officer - Waukesha...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.Hillary Mintz serves as the Public Information Officer for Waukesha County. She joined the County in 2023 after spending over a decade as a trusted journalist for WISN-TV, the local ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, where she covered news across Southeast Wisconsin. In her role as PIO, Hillary works in the County Executive’s Office, where she collaborates with the County’s 17 departments, managing media relations and communications both internally for staff and externally for...

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50:49

Scott Thomsen & Larry Parnell

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.Scott Thomsen has served on the board of the NAGC for eight years, including previous roles as president-elect and communications director. He is the director of communications and public affairs for the Ventura County (California) Fire Department, overseeing the public information officers, community education, and community engagement. Previously, he served in various communications roles, including director, for Seattle City Light, a municipally owned electric utilit...

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39:22

Greg Matusky - CEO Gregory FCA Public Relations

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.Greg Matusky is a passionate student of human communications and how it powers our culture, economy, and future. As CEO of Gregory FCA, one of the 40 largest PR firms in America, he has helped develop the communication skills of hundreds of professionals, providing them with insights from more than 40 years of experience in storytelling, from his beginnings as a magazine article writer to his present role as head of Gregory FCA.A student of Gladwell, Pinker, and Chomsky...

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47:45

Michael Sugrue - Sgt (Retired) Walnut Creek, CA

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense. Michael served in a variety of assignments, including Flight Leader, Flight Commander, Senior Watch Officer, Chief of Command Post, and Chief of Security Forces.Michael served all ...

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34:47

Stephanie Bishop - PIO - California Interagency...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Stephanie "Steph" Bishop currently serves as a Public Information Officer and member of the Command and General Staff of California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 (CIIMT 4), a Federal Type 1“All-Hazards” Incident Management Team. Stephanie serves as the lead managing and mentoring other Public Information Officers to establish and coordinate all media, community, and stakeholder relation information needs during an incident. In addition, she is responsible for establishing and maintai...

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45:57

Jon Schwabish - Economist - PolicyViz Podcast

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and data communications expert. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how analysts, researchers, and scholars communicate their findings. Across four books, he has provided a comprehensive guide to creating, communicating, and distributing data-rich content. Better Presentations coaches people through preparing, designing, and delivering data communication products; Elevate the Debate helps people develop a s...

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29:42

Darren Wright - PIO - Oro Valley Police Department (AZ)

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Darren Wright is currently the Public Information Officer for Oro Valley AZ Police.He retired from the Washington State Patrol as a Sergeant, after serving 31 years. His final assignment was the Headquarters Public Information Officer (PIO), where he handled major media inquiries, statewide impact incidents and oversaw the district PIO program.He has a master’s degree in communications with a Public Relations concentration from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor’s degree in comm...

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24:40

Keaira Turner - Director of Public Affairs -...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/06/26

Keaira Turner has a knack and passion for managing brands for companies and building strategic communication that helps bridge the gap between organizations and their consumers. Keaira attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham and graduated in December 2016 with her bachelor’s degree in communication studies. Deciding to further her education, Ms. Turner sought to gain her master’s degree. In 2019, Keaira graduated with honors in Integrated Media Communication from Webster University a...

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43:44

Lisa Farbstein and Emily Bonilla, TSA Office of...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/06/19

Lisa FarbteinLisa Farbstein is a dynamic, results-focused, creative veteran media relations/public affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience. She has been a spokesperson with the Transportation Security Administration for 13 years and is currently responsible for covering seven states, including seven of the largest airports in the country—JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Reagan-National and Dulles Airports. Prior to joining TSA, Ms. Farbstein was t...

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28:34

Allison Waters-Merritt PIO, Putnam County Sheriffs...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Allison Waters-Merritt has worked with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for 6 years as the agency's sole Public Information Officer. Before working as a PIO, Allison worked for 27 years in newspapers, starting as a photojournalist before moving to advertising, special sections editor, and news editor. She has a journalism degree from the University of Florida.Putnam County Sheriffs Media Email Address media@putnamsheriff.orgJust Access PodcastYour go-to listen for fascinating int...

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36:10

Keith Thornton - Advocate - Retired Dispatcher OEMC

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Keith Thornton, a public safety expert with almost 25 years of experience, has a diverse community service background. From volunteering as a firefighter, emergency medical technician, police officer, and 911 dispatcher to his current role as a public safety account executive in the private sector, Keith's dedication to public safety is unwavering. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he actively advocates for first responders, foster children, and LGBTQAI+ community while always emphasi...

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38:35

Chief of Police Christopher Cook - White Settlement...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Christopher Cook was appointed in 2022 as the Chief of Police for the City of White Settlement, Texas, a suburb of 21,000 residents in Western Tarrant County and nestled in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, the 5th largest in the U.S., with almost 7 million residents. Prior to that, he served as a Deputy Police Chief for the Arlington, Texas Police Department. White Settlement, known as the gateway to national defense, is home to major defense industries, including Lockheed Martin and ...

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Ashley McDonald - Center for Public Safety Excellence

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Ashley McDonald, MPIO is Public Relations/Communications Manager for the North America Fleet Division of Corpay in Brentwood, Tennessee. Before moving into the private sector, she served as public information officer for Murfreesboro Fire Rescue and Rutherford County Fire Rescue departments (Tennessee) for ten years collectively. She now works in a volunteer capacity as public information officer for both the Emergency Management Association of Tennessee and Tennessee Firemen’s Associati...

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63:43

Panel Discussion: Transparency - the New Buzzword of...

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Transparency: The New Buzzword of the 21st Century”In this episode, we discuss how law enforcement agencies define transparency and how agencies should work to be as transparent as possible. The panelists for this discussion include:Nelly MilesAdamy MyrickKatie NelsonTamron OldenGary WoodruffWe asked our five panelists these questions.Defining Transparency in Law Enforcement: How do our panelists define transparency within their agencies, and what strategies are employed to balance it with op...

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38:15

PIO Lauren Reimer, PIO & Sam Salzwedel, Videographer/PIO

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/05/08

Lauren Reimer has been the Public Information Officer for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office since Nov 2019. Pinal County is located between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Prior to her time as PIO, Lauren spent seven years as a news reporter in various cities, lastly Phoenix, Arizona. Sam Salzwedel has been the primary video creator and backup PIO for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona since 2019. He has a journalism degree from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State Univers...

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42:30

Jan McInnis - Comedian

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/05/01

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47:28

Stephanie Craig - Kith Communications

The PIO Podcast ·

2024/04/24

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