Public Information Office

in Office of the Chief by admin — December 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm | 0 comments

Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Public Information Office (PIO) is responsible for coordinating the flow of timely and accurate information between the police department and the media. The unit operates under procedures and protocols established by the Chief’s Office.The PIO strives to promote a positive image of the Department through its relationship with the media by providing external services such as issuing press releases, handling public information requests and providing interviews to representatives of the media.

The PIO is responsible for processing all records expunging and maintains the Department website and personnel files. It also provides internal services to the Department by responding to the scene of newsworthy incidents and coordinating the interaction between the media and Department personnel. The function of PIO is an integral component of the day-to-day law enforcement operations of the Department, guaranteeing that the avenues of communication are consistently open among the Department, the District, the media and the school community is the goal of the PIO.