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Season: 3 - Episode: 15John Guilfoil is a former Boston Globe staff reporter who served as deputy press secretary to the late former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. He is the founder of JGPR, a public relations agency created in 2013 to strengthen communications strategy for police and fire departments.Since its founding, the company has expanded to include school districts, public health agencies, public works, state/county agencies and whole municipal governments, as well as non-profits and business clients.John has been recognized nationally for his public affairs and crisis management work, and he has conducted public relations and media relations training for clients in more than 40 states.In 2015 and 2016, John was named the National Public Affairs Professional of the Year by the public relations trade association PR News. The same organization also named him the 2016 National Crisis Manager of the Year.In 2017, he was named one of the 50 national Game Changers of Public Relations by PR News.He has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and criminal justice from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in journalism from Emerson College.He has been a guest lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Season: 3 - Episode: 14Sarah talks about something we do not frequently talk about Line of Duty Deaths.Sarah's BIO:Sarah Campbell has over 10 years of experience working in the Fire Service as a Civilian, with 5 years at Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services. Sarah began her journey in the Fire Service as an HR professional for Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue where she lead recruitment, retention, branding, promotional processes, CBA implementation, discipline, and HRIS systems. She joined Frederick County Fire and Rescue in 2018 as a Personnel Analyst, and when the Division asked her to step in and assist them with being their spokesperson she quickly found a passion for the Public Information field. She currently works in both capacities as the Manager, Communications, and Administration.  In the past 5 years, she has assisted in the expansion of FCDFRS from 400 uniformed career personnel to over 600. She has served as the Lead PIO for 5 LODD’s that impacted her agency, numerous emergency incidents, and developing their mark on several social media platforms. She looks forward to expanding her section to include more Human Resources professionals so that she can continue her education and focus on the Public Information Officer role. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a minor in Public Relations from Hood College. She has also completed the Emergency Management Institute Advanced PIO course and is excited to pursue further certifications. Sarah resides in Frederick County with her husband and kids, and avid 4-H members.Email: SCampbell@FrederickCountyMD.govAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Season: 3 - Episode: 13Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses and governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. His goal is to enhance everyone’s disaster resilience. Eric is a prolific writer, expert facilitator, and a frequent commentator on news events of the day, where he advocates for investing in disaster resilience in all its forms. He delivers informative, humorous, and engaging presentations on a wide range of topics related to disasters to diverse audiences that include public and private sector associations and conferences. Additionally, he and his team of associates are ready and available to provide consulting services to various public, private, and nonprofit clients. These services include all phases of disaster planning, training, and disaster exercises. Two examples of his experience, knowledge, and impact on emergency management have been his opinion pieces written for local and national media outlets as exemplified in his Washington Post Op-ed “Destroying FEMA”, and his being selected as one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers and Dreamers List Eric looks forward to serving your needs. Please take time to explore the many aspects of his expertise by exploring the different elements of this website.Eric's Email Address - ericholdeman@ericholdeman.comAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Mikayla Moskov is a FEMA and FBI-LEEDA certified Master Public information Officer with a background in broadcast journalism serving one of the fastest-growing places in the United States.  A strategic communicator focused on supporting and building internal audiences up to become external brand advocates and agents for good. Between a Master's in Criminal Justice and Communications (gig 'em, Aggies), and years of experience managing incidents ranging from international spy balloons to floodwater cow rescues, MPIO Moskov offers insight into the civilian side of law enforcement communications, consolidated public information practices, and the partnerships that make it all possible. AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Commander Matthew Kroll, U.S. Coast Guard  Matthew currently serves as the Chief of Media Relations and is the primary  spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard. He has more than 18 years of operational and public relations experience in the military. Originally from Southern California, Matthew received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies from Sonoma State University and a Master of Arts in Communications from San Diego State University.  He began his professional career as a radio broadcaster before enlisting in the Coast Guard. Shortly after joining, Matthew was selected for Officer Candidate School, received his “wings of gold”, and flew the MH-65 “Dolphin” helicopter as aircraft commander and instructor pilot. He served as the unit public affairs officer at Air Station San Francisco and Air Station Atlantic city before being selected for the Coast Guard’s public affairs advanced education program. Upon completion of his graduate degree, Matthew managed all external communications for the Eleventh Coast Guard District, which includes the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, as well as all rescue and counter-narcotics operations in the international waters of the Pacific Ocean off Central and South America.             Specializing in crisis communications, he led public information teams for multiple national-level incidents including Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Lane in Hawaii, and the Conception Dive Boat fire in California. An expert on Coast Guard public affairs history, Matthew researched and published multiple articles documenting the service’s notable communicators and overall public relations program.             Matthew holds a Public Information Officer (PIO) qualification for type-I incidents (highest level), is an adjunct communications professor, and has been recognized with multiple awards from the Coast Guard. Commander Kroll's book  - Public Relations in the MilitaryCommander Kroll's LinkedInAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Alexandra Farkas is the Public Information Officer for the Cheyenne Police Department. She is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing communication strategies between residents, businesses, the media, and the police department regarding a variety of projects and initiatives which align with the department’s strategic priorities.Farkas’s professional experience includes areas of digital media, marketing strategy and communications, graphic design, cyber security, data analytics, and event planning.Prior to the Cheyenne Police Department, Farkas served as the Director of Marketing and Communication for the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. Farkas earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from the University of Wyoming.Website: Cheyenne Police DepartmentAlexandra's Email: afarkas@cheyennepd.orgAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Jesica Lopez-Huskey is an experienced marketing and communication professional passionate about working within public safety. She leverages her creativity honed from working within Hollywood’s most iconic brands DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation, and Marvel Studios, for storytelling on behalf of private security firms to police agencies.Her career in law enforcement agencies began by accident in 2016. Chief of Police Joe Monroe of the University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD) sought to fill one vacant position but found two qualified applicants. By sheer luck, a new role was created. Lopez-Huskey became the agency's first Senior Marketing/Promotions Specialist, which changed her career trajectory.For more than four years, Lopez-Huskey successfully elevated the image, brand, reputation, and perception of the largest university police department in the state. She reorganized and re-branded departmental websites for greater transparency. Most notably, she built an informed and highly engaged audience on social media. Her engaging articles, humorous crime tips, and safety videos often became a source of local news stories, to the extent that a video of two officers rescuing a baby duckling from a storm drain reached 189,000 views on Facebook. Notwithstanding, the story was shared on Fox News and distributed across seven international news outlets from England to Scotland.Through her involvement with UKPD, she was invited to chronicle the history of the departmental motor unit, published in the Harley-Davidson Motor magazine. A thought leader, Lopez-Huskey, spoke on law enforcement utilization of social media at the Southern Association of College & University Business Officers, College Business Management Institute (CBMI).In addition to her efforts on behalf of policing, she volunteered on the Board of The Girl Project Arts Initiative. She was an advisor for Natalie’s Sisters, a Community outreach program in partnership with the Lexington, Kentucky Police Department. She also received awards for her contributions to public safety, including the Staff Senate Award and peer-recognized Support Employee of the Year award.Most recently, as Safety Communications Manager at the University of Chicago, she led efforts to build public engagement and awareness on safety issues by refining and implementing the University’s safety communications strategy, re-organizing the Department of Public Safety website, and create safety-related content.Originally from Los Angeles, California, Lopez-Huskey is a native Spanish speaker. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Claremont McKenna College and resides in Chicagoland with her husband and two sons. In her spare time, she likes to meet new people, read fiction, and listen to NPR podcasts.AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)15 yrs Public Affairs (Media Relations) Supervisor -  LieutenantSupervise a team of officers who are responsible for promoting the agency both internally and externally through a variety of methods including interviews, press releases, social media and direct interpersonal communication.Supervise a team of officers who are responsible for promoting the agency both internally and externally through a variety of methods including interviews, press releases, social media and direct interpersonal communication.AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

 Michelle Marcomb became the Media and Marketing Coordinator/Public Information Officer for the Rockford Police Department in February 2020. She’s responsible for media relations, crisis communication, and issues management, along with the agency’s videos, social media, and digital content.  Michelle got her start in media as the Sales Assistant for a cluster of radio stations in Rockford, Illinois. Very quickly, she moved into Promotions and then did a 3-year stint as a co-host on a morning radio program on B103-FM. Following that, she headed over to the TV side and produced and co-hosted “Good Day Stateline”, a weekly lifestyle show on WTVO, the local ABC affiliate.   She jumped to the “other side of the news” in 2020 when she became a public information officer for one of the busiest municipal police department’s in the State of Illinois.   Michelle is the mom of two amazing kids - Davin, a 2020 William Woods University graduate, and Avery, who lives her best life as a freshman at Loyola University Chicago. She’s also the mom of an 11-year-old Shih-Tzu named Scooby, who, truth be told, really runs the show.AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Christopher Tarantino is an entrepreneur, investor, and international speaker on resilient innovation. Christopher has worked with thousands of high-performing leaders from startups, enterprises, and government organizations like Google, FEMA, and Cisco.   With past roles at every level of government, Christopher holds various professional certifications: Certified Crisis Management Communications Professional, Master Exercise Practitioner, Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator - Level III, and Master Public Information Officer. AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Officer Ryan J. Railsback has been a police officer with the Riverside Police Department for 25 years.  He is currently the department’s Public Information Officer, a position he has held for the past several years.  He liaisons with the media to release important information to the public and press regarding the activities of the department.  He also manages the department’s social media platforms and mobile app.In addition to his role as PIO, Officer Railsback also coordinates the police department’s juvenile intervention and prevention program called Opportunity with Education, a 12-week program ran twice each year.  He also assists with various other programs and events conducted by the Community Services Bureau, and leads the planning for Riverside County’s annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony & Run.  Ryan has been a member of the Riverside County Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee and the current vice-chair, along with participating in other organizations that benefit law enforcement and juvenile diversion.Officer Railsback is married with three adult children and a soon-to-be grandson in the upcoming months.AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Tamrin Olden Bio  Tamrin Olden has 20 years of experience in government public relations, with 12 years at the Chino Police Department. As a Community Relations Manager, Tamrin developed and managed media relations, social media, and community outreach programs. For the last seven years, she has done independent teaching, consulting, media relations, and digital marketing through her companies, Law Enforcement Social and TOC Public Relations. Tamrin and her team work with numerous public safety and government agencies, associations, non-profits, and businesses to help them with their communications, public relations, marketing, and branding strategies. Twitter - @tamrinoldinLinkedIn - @tamrinoldinAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Jeff's Bio33 years with CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department• Currently the Department Reserve Program Manager responsible for all volunteerpositions within the department• Public Information Officer I qualified through CAL FIRE• Instructor FEMA L-952 All -Hazards Public Information Officer• Instructor NWCG/CALFIRE S-203 Introduction to Incident Information• Instructor NWCG/CALFIRE S-403 Advanced Public Information Officer• Lead PIO on Woolsey Fire 2018 in Los Angeles and Ventura Countyo Santa Ana wind driveno 96, 949 acreso Destroyed 1643 buildingso Three civilian fatalitieso Over 50 PIO's assignedCAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department• 93 fire stations• Covering 7203 sq. miles• Over 1400 career employees• Ran 192,871 incidents in 2022Phone: 951-722-6713Email - Jeff.LaRusso@fire.ca.govAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Jack's BioPREREQUISITESPUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISOR ON CYBER AND STRATEGIC COMPETITIONU.S. Army Reserve Active Duty 9/2020 to Current.COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND POLICY ADVISORBooze Allen Hamilton (BAH), Washington D.C., 8/2017- Optional return after military dutyConsultant to multiple U.S. Agencies on Public-Affairs and communication policyCOMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND POLICYUS Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany, 7/2014 – 7/2017Designed and managed military, cross-agency, and multinational communication strategy, and campaigns across AfricaPUBLIC DIPLOMACY OFFICERUS Department of State, Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan, 1/2013 – 10/2013, (limited-term position)PUBLIC AFFAIRS, DEPUTY CHIEF OF PLANS AND OPERATIONSU.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, 3/2010- 1/2013Designed and led multiple U.S. & NATO communication campaigns, operations, and exercises throughout EuropeDOD PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STATE DEPT. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OFFICERKirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team, Kirkuk, Iraq, 8/2006 – 1/2010Military deployment to the Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team to lead public affairs and deputy public diplomacySPOKESPERSONState of California, Department of Transportation, San Francisco Bay Area, 01/2000 – 8/2006Phone: 571-289-8937Email: jack.h.gaines@gmail.comLI: linkedin.com/in/Jack-H-GainesAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

In this episode, we’ll let you hear part of a dynamic presentation from Judy Pal….a media trainer, strategist, former PIO, and another past president of NIOA. That’s coming up on the PIO PODCAST.Please take a moment to complete the survey on the last 5 episodes with our guest reporter Ed Buice. Click on the link below.  Link to the SurveyAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

In this episode, we’ll continue the theme of “WHAT WOULD YOU DO?” Louisiana PIO Brennan Mattherne—another former president of NIOA—shares some of the lessons he learned from Hurricane Ida.  AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Chatter Box Radio Untold Stories of Struggle, Meditations, Therapists, Resources, Miracles, Hope. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

In our next episode, we’ll hear North Port Florida PIO Josh Taylor discuss the case of Gabby Petito, a young van lifer whose disappearance in late summer 2021 captivated the international media.   Josh will offer tips that might help…..if you ever find yourself in a situation like THAT case. That’s coming up, on THE PIO PODCAST. AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

To find out more about the National Information Officers Association….visit NIOA.ORG In this episode of the NIOA training conference recap, we’ll hear more great lessons learned and also talk with one of the vendors that help sponsor the conference…..and attend to discuss their products and services with attendees.  That’s coming up…….on the PIO PODCAST   Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

You’ve heard me talk many times about NIOA—-the National Information Officers Association, the premiere organization for public information officers in public safety.  In the next five episodes of The PIO Podcast, we will hear some recaps from the most recent NIOA Annual Training Conference.  The first couple of shows features interviews with conference attendees talking about their takeaways and lessons learned from the conference.    The other three episodes are big segments of three of the featured case studies presented at the conference,  All will provide you with a lot of actionable intelligence or "news you can use" if you will...to help you be a better PIO.  Serving as our host for these episodes…..is NCIS Senior Public Affairs Officer Ed Buice, a former city police PIO, former radio and TV reporter, and former NIOA President.  AgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Captain Sheronda Grant is a proud Milwaukee native who grew up in the 53206 area. Shortly after graduating from Hamilton High School, she was hired by the Milwaukee Police Department as a police aide in 2001. After graduating from the Police Academy, she was assigned to District 4 as a patrol officer. As an officer, Captain Grant became a state-certified law enforcement instructor trained in Professional Communications, Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Vehicle Contacts. She also became a field training officer, specialized in undercover operations, and at one point was the sole recruiting officer for the entire Milwaukee Police Department.   In January 2014, Captain Grant was promoted to the rank of a police sergeant and has been assigned to District 5, the Internal Affairs Division, the Police Academy, and the Office of the Chief as the agency’s Spokesperson. In 2020, she was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to District 3. In December 2021, she was reassigned to District 5 as the Acting Captain, and on February 18, 2022, she was promoted to Captain and remained at District 5.   Captain Grant holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Quality and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Marian University. She graduated from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Leadership in Police Organizations. She has attended various FBI LEEDA courses, earned several training certificates, and graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command - Class 518. She is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, IACP, and is a former President of the League of Martin. Captain Grant believes that diversity in law enforcement is essential, therefore, she works to encourage more African Americans, other minorities, and women to join the law enforcement profession.   Captain Grant's clothing line https://www.wearestrongenough.com/  https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/About-MPD/Command-Staff-Bios/Sheronda-D.-GrantAgriFutures On Air The official podcast channel for AgriFutures Australia. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Sponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL