“The NIOA is a unique and diverse group, representing law enforcement, fire, emergency services, medical and other public safety-oriented organizations. If you’re not a member yet, you should be asking yourself why. If you’re a strategic communications professional responsible for dealing with the media and disseminating information, you need to be a member of the NIOA!”

Foster Arnett
President Emeritus

DUES

Membership dues are $90 annually. Dues run on a calendar year, January-December. We do not prorate fees. All memberships are individual (not agency) and are non-transferable.

BENEFITS

• Discounted member rate to attend the annual training conference, featuring top-notch presentations and training as well unrivaled professional and personal networking opportunities.
• Subscription to NIOA News, the official e-zine of NIOA, plus access to all back issues.
• Access to exclusive online training webinars conducted by fellow NIOA members.
• Eligibility to pursue appointment or election to organizational leadership positions.
• Eligibility to join the private NIOA members Facebook discussion page.
• Access to NIOA membership database, with contact information for over 1000 fellow public safety and emergency services communicators of all disciplines in every region of the country.

NIOA membership runs on a calendar year, January - December. We do not prorate fees.
All memberships are individual (not agency) and are non-transferable.

To view the most recently approved NIOA Bylaws, click here.

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