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Crisis Communicators

New to the public information field or looking to hone your skills as a Public Information Officer? Look no further!

Public Safety

Stay up-to-date on current news and happenings in the world of public safety.

Social Media

Discover how to harness the power of social media to engage with your community, foster transparency, and cultivate your agency’s brand in the modern world.

Training Tools

ThePioGuy provides training of these topics and more through engaging blogs and educational podcasts.

Meet the PIO Guy

Welcome to “ThePioGuy”! I’m delighted to have you here on my website. Allow me to introduce myself and provide you with some insights into my background and experience.

With over 30 years of dedicated service in public safety, I am an Advanced Public Information Officer (PIO) certified by FEMA. Currently, I hold the position of PIO for both the Chesterfield Police Department and the East Madison Fire Territory, situated in Madison County, IN, a mere 34 miles north of Indianapolis, IN.​

Read my full bio: The PIO Guy Bio

Todd “ThePioGuy” Harmeson

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My Skills

With a profound passion for crisis communications, I thrive in high-pressure scenarios by utilizing strategic thinking and rapid decision-making skills. Mentoring Public Information Officers and Crisis Communication Specialists brings me immense satisfaction as I empower them with knowledge, enabling them to navigate complex communication challenges confidently and contribute to the field at a larger scale.

Crisis Communications
Media Interviews
Social Media
Incident Command

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