Expert External Public Information Officer Services for Public Safety Agencies
Build Trust and Transparency with Your Community through Clear, Effective Communication
The role of a Public Information Officer (PIO) is crucial in today's law enforcement landscape. Acting as the primary liaison between the police department, the public, and the media. The expert team at OS Media Group understands the unique challenges law enforcement agencies face in communicating effectively and transparently.
The Challenges of PIO:
Law enforcement agencies often struggle with already overwhelmed officers having to also handle the duties of media relations—without the proper training or experience. In critical incidents, agencies scramble for a competent response, at the expense of community trust and grace. It's time to partner with actual professionals who understand law enforcement.
How OS Media Group Can Help:
Benefits of Partnering with OS Media Group:
We offer dedicated External Public Information Officer services tailored specifically for law enforcement agencies. Our experienced team has an intimate understanding of the community's needs and the pressure officers face daily. We can help navigate during those difficult times and push your community stories during the better times!
Expertise: Our team consists of former law enforcement public information officers who have been on both sides of the badge. In addition, we know how to communicate effectively with both the media and the community.
Crisis Management: We’re always on call for urgent incidents, ensuring timely updates that maintain public trust and more importantly, your credibility.
Customized Communication: We develop and implement communication strategies that resonate with your community, enhance transparency, and drive engagement for the things that are important.
Explore our tailored packages designed for law enforcement agencies looking to enhance their communication efforts
BASIC PIO PACKAGE
Includes press release writing,
Media monitoring,
Community engagement strategies.
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE
Includes everything in the Basic package plus media training for officers.
Crisis communication strategies.
Social media management.
Success Stories
Our collaboration with the Greeley Police Department serves as a prime example of how strategic communication can elevate a police agency's outreach and community relations efforts.
This case study illustrates how intentional branding and marketing strategies can enhance your agency’s outreach and recruiting efforts. It highlights real-world successes in community engagement and aims for a transparent communication approach.
“In an industry where consistent public trust and community relations are crucial elements to a successful police agency, OS Media Group excels in their ability to consistently utilize a wide variety of platforms and methods to communicate with our partners in an informational, but humorous and engaging way. They’re a PR asset to any agency.”
Lt. Adam Smith,
CSU Police Department (Ret.)
“As a reporter new to the crime and public safety beat, Kent has been phenomenal to work with. He is always friendly, and explains things in a way even I can understand and digest.
He has been great about not only responding to my requests, but also being proactive in letting me know about incidents that may have missed my radar and interesting things the department has in the works.”
Chris Bolin,
Greeley Tribune