The PIO Podcast
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 [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Scotty Leamon - Public Safety Information Officer - Coconut Creek Police Department (FL)
Scotty Leamon is the Public Safety Information Officer for the Coconut Creek Police Department, and Coconut Creek Fire Rescue. Born in Athens, Tennessee, he graduated from Middle Tennes…
Cara Cruz - Public Information Officer - Pittsburgh Police Department (PA)
Cara Cruz is a former broadcast journalist with close to 20 years of experience as a producer and reporter with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver, Toronto, and Washingt…
Alexa Boylan - Chief Communications Officer -Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IN)
After working in local news for nearly a decade, Alexa decided it was time to use her strategic communication storytelling skills for a new and meaningful cause.
Currently, she am respon…
Irene Mahoney - Public Information Officer - Mesa Police (AZ)
Irene Mahoney joined the Mesa Arizona Police Department in 2018 after more
than 15 years in the news business. As an Executive Producer and News Director, Irene managed newsrooms across …
Julie Mann, Public Information Officer - Kane County
Julie Mann has worked over three decades as an award-winning journalist in the city of Chicago and suburbs as a reporter, anchor and managing editor of WBBM Newsradio. She was named one…
Jenny Weekes - Hartwood Creative
Jenny Weekes is a marketing strategist and owner of Hartwood Creative, where she helps agencies elevate their online presence. With more than 20 years in the fire service, she educates …
Jesse Carr - Public Information Officer - Dallas Police Department (TX)
Jesse Carr is the Senior Public Information Officer with the Dallas Police Department and Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from …
Kayla Gneck-Smith - Public Information Officer - Tempe Police Department (AZ)
Kayla has been with the Tempe Police Department since August 2016. Prior to my police years, I worked in the hospital, specifically the ER, for ten years on the administration side befo…
Season 3 Wrap up with Robert Tornabene
In this episode, I take some excerpts from our guests throughout the year and highlight them. We also have podcast statistics. See you in early 2024.
Our premiere sponso…
Erika Thomas - Public Information Office Manager - Lincoln Police Department - Lincoln, Nebraska
Erika Thomas is the Public Information Officer Manager for the Lincoln Police Department in Lincoln, Nebraska. Prior to starting at LPD in March 2023, Erika spent 20 years working in TV…
Christopher Markowski - Public Information Officer - City of Summerville, SC
As the Public Information Officer for the Town of Summerville, SC, my passion for effective communication and commitment to the community drives my work as a PIO. With over six years of…
Sarah Alexander, PIO - Lexington County Sheriffs Sheriffs Department
Sarah Alexander serves as the Digital Communications Coordinator for the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a full-service and nationally accredited law enforcement agency in Lexing…
Mark Economou - Public Information Manager - Boca Raton Police Department, FL
Mark Economou has been the Public Information Manager for the Boca Raton Police Department since 2008. Mark is also the Southeast region chair for the PIO section of the IACP. He serve…
PIO Veronica Hill, Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia SC
Veronica Hill is a communications professional energized by creativity and collaboration. Veronica has a passion for developing mission-driven communication strategies and public inform…
Trent Faris - Public Information Officer - York County Sheriff's Office, SC
About Trent Faris - Trent Faris serves as Public Information Officer for the York County Sheriff’s Office, a full-service and nationally accredited law enforcement agency employing appr…
Robert Tornabene - Building Bridges, Not Barriers
Results-driven Public Relations Professional with a proven track record in managing public information, marketing campaigns, and community outreach initiatives. Strong expertise in medi…
Austin McDaniel, Communications Director, Alaska Department of Public Safety
Austin McDaniel is the Communications Director for the Alaska Department of Public Safety. As communications director, he oversees four professional staff members, and the public inform…
Mike Koehler, Smirk Media
Mike Koehler is the founder of Smirk New Media, Oklahoma's original digital marketing agency. Smirk has grown from one pawnshop laptop to working with nationwide brands. We’ve put toget…
PIO Hildon Sessoms - Oxford Police Department - MS
I have been with the Oxford Police Department since 2005. I have held numerous positions, such as Reserve Officer, Patrol Officer, DUI Officer, Sergeant of the DUI Unit, Patrol Lieutena…
PIO Luis Agostini - Drug Enforcement Administration - Chicago Division
Luis Agostini is the public information officer for the DEA Chicago Field Division. Prior to joining the DEA, Luis served as an assistant director of communications with the Chicago Pol…