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When tragedy strikes, saying "thoughts and prayers" may express sympathy, but is it enough? For PIOs, empathy should be reflected in the words we choose and how we acknowledge those affected. A conversation worth having on The PIO Podcast. #PIO #CrisisCommunication #PublicTrus

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Miami sheriff rolls out cowboy hats as optional uniform additions for deputies

PIOs: Stop chasing algorithms. A post with 500 views that reaches the right audience can be more valuable than 50,000 views from people who don't need the information. Focus on content that informs your community. #PIO #PublicSafety #ThePIOPodcast

Who checks on the person writing the statement? PIOs can carry the weight of disturbing footage and conversations with grieving families long after an incident ends. Secondhand trauma in public information work deserves attention. Read: piopodcast.substack.com

StuntCams Introduces Rugged 4K POV Camera for Firefighters and Public Safety Professionals

This week on the podcast we have Brad & Kiera Newbury from National Medical Education & Training Center. This dynamic duo, father and daughter team discuss their mission to provide quality emergency services training to paramedics and EMT's. Airs Wednesday.

Parents, activists push to bring SROs back to L.A. district schools after student's death

Headlines deserve more attention in writing for the public. A useful exercise is to review one recent message and ask three questions: Was the point clear? Did the audience know what to do with the information? Did we follow through? Commenr, Like, Follow, and Share

Today’s PIO focus: Plain Language. Write for the public w/ plain language. Treat it as an everyday discipline, not something reserved for major incidents. Look for unclear ownership, unnecessary delays, and places where the public could be left guessing.

Trauma impacts 1st Responders at a higher rate than others in the community. Our guest, Victorian Simmons, discusses her research on trauma and what she hopes to accomplish. Listen and see the full episode on Wednesday!

Kan. officer stabs suspect allegedly reaching for his gun during altercation

Today's PIO Tip for Public Trust Week is Admitting Uncertainty. Like, follow, and share to stay informed. Quick tip: review a recent post, ask 3 ?' Was the point clear, Did the public know what to do & did we follow through.

The blue wall of silence creates issues surrounding Domestic Violence and its own employees. Bruce Bieber talks about these issues, as their impact decimated his family. #DV #ODV #PPDV #Domestic Violence

How a grieving father turned into a domestic violence advocate. You can hear the entire interview tomorrow on all podcast platforms and on our YouTube Channel.

When allegations of domestic violence involve a law enforcement officer, how should the agency respond? Bruce Bieber joins the Podcast for a difficult conversation about accountability, organizational response, and public trust. Full episode on Wednesday. #LawEnforcement #DV

Wis. trooper severely injured after falling off bridge during spike strip deployment

PIO Tip On-record clarity should be planned, not improvised, when pressure is highest. Today’s focus: on-record clarity. Public communication depends on deliberate, repeatable habits. How do you handle it? Like, Follow, and Share!

We talk about doing interviews with the news media all the time. This week, the Life of A PIO Substack will have the Do's and Don'ts of News Conferences. #newsconference #media #crisiscomms #Themoreyouknow

Build a repeatable media-access process before you need it. Preparation creates speed, consistency, and confidence when the pressure rises. Today’s focus: media access. Leave us a comment. Don't forget to Like, Follow & Share! How does your agency approach this?