Best Robert Tornabene Podcasts (2024)

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Hillary Mintz, Public Information Officer - Waukesha County, WI 34:10

1h ago34:10

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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 Offic…

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Scott Thomsen & Larry Parnell 50:49

7d ago50:49

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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 communit…

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Greg Matusky - CEO Gregory FCA Public Relations 39:11

14d ago39:11

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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 …

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Michael Sugrue - Sgt (Retired) Walnut Creek, CA 47:34

21d ago47:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 v…

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Stephanie Bishop - PIO - California Interagency Incident Management Team - Region 5 34:47

29d ago34:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Jon Schwabish - Economist - PolicyViz Podcast 46:34

1M ago46:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 d…

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Darren Wright - PIO - Oro Valley Police Department (AZ) 29:42

1M ago29:42

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Keaira Turner - Director of Public Affairs - Chattanooga Police Department (TN) 24:40

2M ago24:40

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Lisa Farbstein and Emily Bonilla, TSA Office of Strategic Communication and Public Affairs 44:00

2M ago44:00

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Send us a Text Message. Lisa Farbtein Lisa 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 th…

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Allison Waters-Merritt PIO, Putnam County Sheriffs Office 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Keith Thornton - Advocate - Retired Dispatcher OEMC 36:00

2M ago36:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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 publ…

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Chief of Police Christopher Cook - White Settlement Police Department (TX) 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Ashley McDonald - Center for Public Safety Excellence 27:21

3M ago27:21

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Send us a Text Message. 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 collecti…

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Panel Discussion: Transparency - the New Buzzword of the 21st Century 1:05:00

3M ago1:05:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Miles Adamy Myrick Katie Nelson Tamron Olden Gary Woodruff We asked our five panelist…

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PIO Lauren Reimer, PIO & Sam Salzwedel, Videographer/PIO 38:44

3M ago38:44

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Send us a Text Message. 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 cr…

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Jan McInnis - Comedian 42:26

4M ago42:26

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Send us a Text Message. Jan McInnis is a keynote speaker, comedian, comedy writer, and author. She has written for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For 20+ years she’s traveled the country as a keynote …

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Stephanie Craig - Kith Communications 47:24

4M ago47:24

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Send us a Text Message. Kith’s President, Stephanie Craig, has built her reputation as a crisis expert by guiding some of the world’s most prominent people and organizations through their most trying moments. Combining her deep experience in politics, media and business, she mitigates crisis, repairs reputations and inoculates against future crises…

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Todd Fox - CEO Tour Protection 45:32

4M ago45:32

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Send us a Text Message. Todd Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the Close Protection Corps, a specialized services firm that works with celebrities, dignitaries and C-suite executives in challenging environments. The company was founded in 1999 with initial services focused on the Latin market. Fox’s company became known for protective ser…

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Jenell Jones - PIO (retired) 33:44

4M ago33:44

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Send us a Text Message. She was the first female to ever achieve the rank of Major and Jenell Atlas was the first female captain ever placed over the Indiantown substation. Jenell Atlas is an award-winning officer; as Public Information Officer, she regularly took interviews from national news organizations (Good Morning America, New York Times, et…

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Liselle DeGrave (DeGrave Communications) and Rachel Dickman (RMG Communications) 41:17

5M ago41:17

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Send us a Text Message. Amazon - A Practical Guide to Starting Your Own PR Firm Liselle serves as founder and president of DeGrave Communications, a boutique public relations firm, and podcaster for the “PRessing On in Public Relations” podcast. Having grown up with Cuban refugee parents, her drive to create and live the American dream has always b…

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Sgt. Dwayne English - Public Affairs Specialist - Joliet PD (IL) 1:03:03

5M ago1:03:03

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Send us a Text Message. Sgt. English has been with the Joliet Police Department for nearly 25 years and has held the role of Public Affairs Sergeant at my department for the past 3.5 years. Sgt. English is the Assistant Commander of our Crisis Negotiator Team, a member of our peer assistance team, and a member of our department’s pipes and drums ba…

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Shelley Lynch, APIO - Public Affairs Specialist - FBI Charlotte Office Episode 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Send us a Text Message. Shelley Lynch joined the FBI as the Public Affairs Officer for the Charlotte Division in 2011. She has handled many high-profile cases and countless investigations of fugitive and missing children in North Carolina. Lynch assisted with crisis communications after the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Pulse nightclub shooting i…

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Gary Woodruff Chief of Police/PIO (retired) - Lawrence PD (IN) 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

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Send us a Text Message. Recently retired Chief Gary Woodruff is a 40-year law enforcement veteran, serving in the US Army Military Police/Criminal Investigations Division, Frankfort (IN) Police Department, and Lawrence (IN) Police Department. Gary started his career in 1983, joining the US Army Military Police, where after completing Basic Training…

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Ashley Turner - Social Media Manager - Charlotte County Government (FL) 34:42

5M ago34:42

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Send us a Text Message. Ashley Turner, APIO is an award-winning Social Media Manager and Public Information Officer renowned for her crisis communication and social media expertise. With a focus on customer-centric strategies, she has elevated trust and service delivery in calm and challenging situations. Leading a team of 50 social media administr…

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Brent Weisberg Communications Administrative Director - Salt Lake City PD 41:34

6M ago41:34

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Send us a Text Message. Brent Weisberg is the communications administrative director for the Salt Lake City Police Department. Weisberg joined the department in July 2021 after spending three years as the communications director for the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office in Portland, Oregon. Prior to his time overseeing strategic communica…

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Scotty Leamon - Public Safety Information Officer - Coconut Creek Police Department (FL) 40:51

6M ago40:51

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Tennessee State University in 1998 with a degree in Mass Communications. He spent nearly 15 years as a TV reporter, working in Bowling Green, KY (W…

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Cara Cruz - Public Information Officer - Pittsburgh Police Department (PA) 41:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Washington, D.C. She has been with the City of Pittsburgh since 2019 as a Public Information Officer for the Department of Public Safety, which inclu…

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Alexa Boylan - Chief Communications Officer -Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IN) 32:06

6M ago32:06

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Send us a Text Message. 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 responsible for telling the story of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) as their Chief Communication Officer. She also has the…

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Irene Mahoney - Public Information Officer - Mesa Police (AZ) 36:43

7M ago36:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 the country, in various markets including Los Angeles, Boston, San Diego and Portland. She is a multiple Emmy Winner, Peabody Award recipien…

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Julie Mann, Public Information Officer - Kane County 54:41

7M ago54:41

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Send us a Text Message. 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 of the 10 Most Powerful Women in Chicago Journalism in 2014, 2017, and 2019. In 2021, she accepted the Public Information Officer position w…

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Jenny Weekes - Hartwood Creative 40:50

7M ago40:50

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Send us a Text Message. 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 agencies on how to serve their community at the highest level through training and coaching. Throughout her fire service career in Washington…

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Jesse Carr - Public Information Officer - Dallas Police Department (TX) 42:01

7M ago42:01

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Southern Methodist University (SMU), Jesse’s expertise includes roles in community engagement, media relations, and crisis response. This Is …

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Kayla Gneck-Smith - Public Information Officer - Tempe Police Department (AZ) 30:13

8M ago30:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 before making the change to policing. Most of my police career has been in patrol. I have held many ancillary duties from the Mounted Unit, SVU l…

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Season 3 Wrap up with Robert Tornabene 27:47

10M ago27:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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. This Is Propaganda Challenging marketers' delusions about the cultural impact of our work. A WEBBY winner! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. This episode is s…

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Erika Thomas - Public Information Office Manager - Lincoln Police Department - Lincoln, Nebraska 40:02

10M ago40:02

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Send us a Text Message. 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 and radio as an award-winning journalist. She was most recently the evening anchor for the CBS affiliate in Northwest Arkansas. Email: lpd36…

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Christopher Markowski - Public Information Officer - City of Summerville, SC 42:59

10M ago42:59

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Send us a Text Message. 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 experience, Christopher has a proven track record of success. Christopher has led projects such as rebranding initiatives, website redesigns…

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Sarah Alexander, PIO - Lexington County Sheriffs Sheriffs Department 26:34

10M ago26:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Lexington, SC. She has been in the position since Nov. 2021. She is the agency story-teller. She is responsible for agency photography and videogra…

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Mark Economou - Public Information Manager - Boca Raton Police Department, FL 41:16

11M ago41:16

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Send us a Text Message. 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 served as PIO chair and co-chair for the Regional Domestic Security Task Force Region 7 in South Florida for over eight years. His media and public…

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PIO Veronica Hill, Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia SC 38:49

11M ago38:49

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Send us a Text Message. Veronica Hill is a communications professional energized by creativity and collaboration. Veronica has a passion for developing mission-driven communication strategies and public information campaigns. With experience in the sectors of education, non-profit, and law enforcement, Veronica thrives on community and building con…

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Trent Faris - Public Information Officer - York County Sheriff's Office, SC 39:34

11M ago39:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 approximately 400 full and part-time, sworn, and civilian personnel. He has held this position for nine years. Trent is responsible for the daily…

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Robert Tornabene - Building Bridges, Not Barriers 15:11

12M ago15:11

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Send us a Text Message. Results-driven Public Relations Professional with a proven track record in managing public information, marketing campaigns, and community outreach initiatives. Strong expertise in media relations, crisis communications, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional writing skills and the ability to build effective relati…

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Austin McDaniel, Communications Director, Alaska Department of Public Safety 51:10

12M ago51:10

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Send us a Text Message. 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 information office team that manages all external and internal communications for the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Alaska S…

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Mike Koehler, Smirk Media 39:34

1y ago39:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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 together a scrappy team of experts who help companies connect with their customers online using creative content, targeted advertising, customer s…

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PIO Hildon Sessoms - Oxford Police Department - MS 29:17

1y ago29:17

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Lieutenant, Admin Lieutenant, Patrol Captain, and now Admin Captain. Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Mississippi in 2006…

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PIO Luis Agostini - Drug Enforcement Administration - Chicago Division 43:07

1y ago43:07

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Police Department. Luis brings over two decades of communications experience from his time in the DEA and CPD, his 12 years of service in the Un…

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Shawna Bruce - MD Bruce and Associates 46:05

1y ago46:05

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Send us a Text Message. Shawna Bruce brings her clients 40 years of risk and crisis communications, public information, and media relations experience. Shawna served as a Public Affairs Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces before transitioning to Dow Chemical Canada's National Public Affairs Leader, where she was responsible for corporate communica…

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Barry Furey - Communications Consultant - Public Safety Consulting 34:22

1y ago34:22

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Send us a Text Message. Barry Furey is an award-winning public safety executive with over 50 years of experience. Serving as a fire officer in three states, a 9-1-1 director in four, and as a consultant here and abroad, he has authored more than 300 articles, contributed to industry texts, and published two books, including his recent "Managing 9-1…

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Allison B. Hudson, APIO / Division Manager - Houston Police Department 45:31

1y ago45:31

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Send us a Text Message. Allison Breanna Hudson currently serves as Division Manager in the Office of Community Affairs for the Houston Police Department. She has 20 years of experience in crisis communication, media management, and all things public safety. Prior to her move to the Houston Police Department, she served a year as program manager and…

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Trent Gander - Freelance Writer/Copyright 35:51

1y ago35:51

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Send us a Text Message. Trent's Bio Trent has been a professional copywriter since 2015. Trent has predominately worked with the firearms, outdoor, defense, and marketing industries. Some notable clients Trent has such as Ammo Terra (former) and Sportsman's Warehouse (current). Over the years, Trent appeared on numerous podcasts, primarily focusing…

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Jerred A. Johnson - Public Information Officer - Somerset County Emergency Services 21:27

1y ago21:27

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Send us a Text Message. Jerred A. Johnson has an extensive background in public safety, spanning over 16 years in firefighting and rescue, campus law enforcement, criminology, the American Red Cross, and now Homeland Security/Emergency Management. Jerred is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security at Liberty University afte…

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