I should probably stop posting to my Instagram Story and pay attention huh?
So…….lots of stuff on the dashboard of an aircraft.
BTW-The buttons that says “FIRE” doesn’t fire the missiles. Think of it more like fire extinguishers. #SafetySur
Cleveland hustles indeed.
Lots of cameras and peeps here. Good thing I wore my Aloha Shirt #AlohaFriday
LeBron showcasing Cleveland for the new CNBC show called Cleveland Hustles.
Stuff that makes me smile? This…
Little messages like this motivates me to continue to bring the best training to all my peeps.
Glad to see so many of you advancing your careers with Emergency Management and PIO-ing.
Great class today with the pros from Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Diverse two classes of participants with spirited discussion on preparedness and resilience.
Great to be teaching in a familiar EOC again.
Speaking of preparedness – Don’t forget that September is just a few short weeks away – National Preparedness Month!!!!!
Don’t forget, because it’s my favorite month.
#NatlPrep
Since so many kiddos are headed back to school (this week and next week) that it’s probably a good reminder for everyone to heed to local school buses in neighborhoods.
We must all do our part in keeping safety at the forefront of our daily activities.
Abide by all rules and be mindful of kids.
I was finishing up my AARs and found a picture from the last night of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Quick tip for you PIOs doing field reporting: Frame your shot.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams doing an interview with Time Magazine. Obvious chalked roadway with profane statement behind him. Videographer is recording at an upward angle to frame his subject.
During the RNC, we found that it was critical to frame the shot. Onscene shots were particularly tough because so many activist groups had signs, chalked, or painted words that are inappropriate for pictures or even worse yet, uncontrolled live broadcast hits (Periscope or FacebookLive or YouTubeLive).
Additionally, live outdoor broadcasts from the scene are challenging because it is difficult to control the natural and man-made variables.
So as PIOs we need to reduce any signs, ropes, wires, etc….that could affect your framed shot.
Trust me, reduce the amount of variables to a bare minimum.
Focus your energy in delivering your message. #PIO
Seriously, why are Monday mornings always filled with so much paperwork?!?!?
Then my afternoon schedule included this.
Planning never looked so sensational!
Related note: I just used the word “promulgated” in an AAR.
Reporting live from the exciting life of……
Yesterday, I supported Cleveland Police on the #PrideInTheCLE #ClevelandPride event in Public Square.
Much different from the Republican National Convention.
Lots of families out and about (and enjoying) the new cool fountain in downtown Cleveland.
Everyone was having a great time.
Lots of speculation and talk about public safety not being around to support the LGBT community – all totally false. Public Safety will be there to support any community.
Trust me, lots of public safety was on hand to support our entire community.
Cleveland Police Bomb Squad and K9 teams…
Cleveland EMS…
..even the Cleveland Police bike patrol was out supporting the day’s events.
Lots of areas to cover.
Partnerships with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and Cleveland Police Department are key in providing safety for everyone who attended the event.
It was a relatively hot day so I am glad that many of the participants dressed appropriately for the event.
Some not so much.
Fun entertainment and friendly people staying cool out in Public Square.
While waiting around, we had some time for a quick PIO selfie…
Also had time for a few interviews with local media.
Also happy to run into a long time good friend Mark Zinni who is the anchor for the Channel 3 Eyewitness News in Hartford, Connecticut. Great to see him again.
Thanks for the picture Zinni!
Can’t wait to see him again in Cleveland.
While out there, we even made a few new peeps into Junior Police Officers.
Thanks Ken!
We were fortunate enough to do a few live interviews on Periscope from Public Square.
We highlighted the event and gave a status report of the operations using Periscope.
Ever wonder what it’s like to hang with onscene PIOs? Here’s a behind the scenes shot of us doing some live interviews on Periscope.
Thanks for the action shot Zinni!
Trust me, it’s harder than it looks.
Overall, it was great to see so many people out on a Saturday afternoon in Cleveland.
As always, I had a great time working the PIO magic with Jen!
We make a pretty good team huh?
Hope everyone stayed dry while the rain hit.
Great safe event everyone!
Have a great weekend!
Love seeing this video of a Dauphin flight at Oshkosh – thanks to the USCG Traverse City (MI) and Steve Kinevo.
The aircraft hum.
The start/lift sequence.
The pilot/crew challenge.
Not going to lie, I kinda miss being in a rotor wing aircraft now.
This year’s Ohio PIO Symposium will be held on SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 at The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Auditorium
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking Opportunity
9:00 a.m. – Opening Remarks
2014 Ohio PIO Symposium (From L to R): Sur, Gonzalez, and Hysing.
2015 Ohio PIO Symposium (From L to R): Howson Staub, Sur, Bosso, and Pollack.
See you there #OhioPIO
Where is @rusnivek? 