2. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS

3. WHAT ARE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS? Similar to Public Information Officers (PIO) in other agencies Conduct Press Conferences Answer routine media inquiries Prepare talking points Respond to large incidents to provide information CHP named us Public Affairs Officers (PAO) because we must perform other vital functions

4. Functions of a CHP PAO External Public Affairs News media relations Public relations & inquiries Traffic Safety and education Goal Attainment Legislative information and support Departmental image enhancement Internal Public Affairs Coordination of office activities Image building & employee support Employee recognition

5. CHP PAO’s Area (Station) PAO’s responsibilities Division PAO’s responsibilities Headquarters' Office of Media Relations

6. CHP’s policy on dealing with the Media Media Defined Media access at incident scenes Procedures Press Releases

8. THANK YOU Contact Information Southern Division Officer Joseph Zizi (818) 240-8200