
S5 - E46: Katie Watts, PIO - Farifax County Police Department
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Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, Robert interviews Katie Watts, a Public Information Officer from the Fairfax County Police Department. They discuss Katie's journey in law enforcement, the challenges of communicating traffic safety, and the innovative use of Tappy, a social media tool designed to engage the community and educate them about traffic safety. Katie shares insights on public reactions, the demographics engaging with Tappy, and the lessons learned from integrating this tool into their community outreach efforts. The conversation concludes with advice for other law enforcement agencies and thoughts on the future of Tappy in safety education.
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