| As a Public Information Officer
(PIO), you understand the critical
importance of developing and maintaining relationships with the media, the need to stay
abreast of the latest trends in the rapidly changing communications industry, and the
necessity of continuing training and education.
 Now you can be part of
a network of hundreds of PIOs from across North America who share your concerns and work
together to help improve the standards of the profession - the National Information
Officers Association (NIOA). The NIOA was founded in 1989 as the only national
organization devoted exclusively to representing and meeting the needs of emergency
services and public safety information officers.
The NIOA promotes professionalism and encourages stronger media relations by providing
educational information, training opportunities and regional support for the information
officer. NIOA members are spokespersons from local, state and federal government,
representing law enforcement, fire, medical, emergency management, transportation, public
works and other public safety and emergency services agencies.
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As NIOA continues to
grow, it is gaining power as a unified voice representing professional emergency services
and public safety information officers across North America. 
Your involvement in
NIOA will strengthen your ability to relate to the media and improve both your skills and
confidence when handling all types of incidents, from the mundane to major crises. Both
you and your agency will greatly benefit from your membership in the NIOA. 