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 thepiopodcast@gmail.com.
The PIO Podcast
S2 - Episode 4: Sgt. Wayne Delk, Cobb County Police Department
This week's episode we interview Sgt. Wayne Delk from the Cobb County Police Department in Marietta Georgia. Some of the things discussed included staffing of the PIO unit and the duties of the staff in the unit. We also discussed the increase of violence as it has occurred across the country and how Cobb County is messaging to help reduce the risk to the community. We discussed the challenges faced in messaging and what social media platforms the Cobb County Police Department utilizes. s experienced an increase in violence. Many communities have seen unprecedented increases in violent crime. Lastly, we wrap it up with recommendations for someone who wanted to be a PIO.
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