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Too often, community supervision is invisible. #PPPSWeek is our chance to change that. New blog on how PIOs & leaders can use this week to inform, engage, & honor those in pretrial, probation & parole. 📝 Read: correctionscommunicated.com/supervision-no… #CorrectionsPIO #PublicSafety #PPPSWeek2025

The term hacker is commonly used for someone who penetrates computer systems without authorization. The term originally referred to anyone with expertise in programming or hardware who tinkers with technology to understand its workings and explore new uses.…

Excited to be published in @CorrectionsOne and sharing my passion for strategic communications. @PDR_Strategies @CorrectionsComm

If a person suffocates in water or other fluid, the proper statement is that the individual drowned. To say that someone "was drowned" implies that another person caused the death by holding the victim's head under the water.

The term hot spot can be used to describe an area where computers can connect wirelessly, a troubled global locale, or an area of intense heat in general. In all cases, it's two words with no hyphen.

Who’s telling your story? Why every Fire, EMS and Emergency Management Agency needs a PIO… thepioacademy.com/2025/07/22/who… #PIO @PIOLife @IAFC @iaem @nioa @NAGC @CAL_FIRE @SFFDPIO @PIOPete @PIOErikScott @FirehouseNews

The YLD Scholarship application period opens up on August 1, 2025. Hear from the 2024 award recipients about the process and recommendations. yld.org/advice-from-20… #YLD

Grab your signed copy of “Choosing To Command” published by ⁦@fireengineering⁩ with the foreword by John Salka. Reviews have been amazing & we are one of the top selling titles. Great to prepare for promotion or to work as a command team member. Details at [email protected]

Delivered a @FEMA_NDEMU E0105 Public Information Basics Course this week to 33 students in Emmitsburg MD. The group was energized, enthusiastic and a true pleasure to work with!!! Always enjoy co-instructing with my friend @doctrahanmedia Looking forward to seeing many of these…

Emergency Managers Benefit by Taking the Advanced Public Information Officer Course thepioacademy.com/2025/07/15/eme… @iaem @IAEMRegion1 @IAEMRegion5 @MDMEMA @MassEMA @CalOEScoastal @DC_HSEMA @Cal_OES @NCEmergency @SCEMD @KnoxTNEMA @KevinGuthrieFL @ElPasoTXOEM @TxDPS @GregAbbott_TX @

Severe storms are expected across Florida's Gulf Coast this week. Pay attention to updates from local officials. With a potential for scattered flash flooding, strong winds & hail, it's vital to have various ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA App: fema.gov/app

AP style has different rules for headlines, because space is tight and you want to get across why the piece matters. Check our headlines entry for guidance including: — Use single quote marks, never double quote marks. — Use numerals; do not spell out numbers except in casual…

Jamie’s face has been on this CAL FIRE vehicle since 2023—but last week was the first time she saw it in person. These vehicles travel all over California, wrapped with the faces of real CAL FIRE employees from every corner of the state, showcasing the people who represent the…

Health Journey Update: Mike Hildebrand and Greg Noll yld.org/health-journey… #YLD

📢 Corrections communicators: How ready is your agency to lead the narrative? The 10-Point Public Information Program Self-Assessment is a FREE tool from Corrections Communicated to help you evaluate & improve your PIO strategy. 🔗 Grab it here: correctionscommunicated.com/10-point-publi…

Did anyone else notice that @FEMA_NDEMU has added an Advanced #PIO Class L0388 to their schedule the week of February 9, 2026 in St Thomas, Virgin Islands? “Hey boss, I’d like to sign up for some PIO training!!” training.fema.gov/programs/publi…

We wrapped up the All-Hazards Public Information Officer (PIO) course this week! Participants sharpened their skills in emergency communication, media coordination, and rumor control—ready to support communities when it matters most. #PIO #EmergencyManagement #NCRIMT

Stories about floods usually tell how high the water is and where it is expected to crest. Such a story should also, for comparison, list flood stage and how high the water is above, or below, flood stage. Wrong: The river is expected to crest at 39 feet. Right: The river is…

Weeklong Public Information Officer @ReadyFairfax Emergency Operations Center for @NCRIMT National Capital Region Incident Management Team provided by @EMSI_ICS facilitated by @PIOMarkBrady @PIOPete Piringer ~20 participants from VA

We have had the pleasure of having “Xander” this week attending the @fema L0952 All Hazards PIO course at @ReadyFairfax - he is a 7-year old certified therapy dog, attending with his @NCRIMT handler. Xander kept the mood light and stress free!!!