Oregon Association of Public Information Officers

The mission of the OAPIO is to promote professionalism, transparency,
and community trust among public safety agencies, through effective communication and the dissemination of accurate information.
"We work to support each other, foster collaboration and build relationships across jurisdictional lines."
- President Kelsey Anderson


The Oregon Association of Public Information Officers was formed in 2024 to:
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Provide resources, research, and educational opportunities for the development of public information practices among public safety agencies.
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Foster collaboration and information-sharing among law enforcement, fire service and government agencies across Oregon.
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Promote transparency and open communication between public safety agencies and the public.
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Educate membership on best practices and current legislation related to public information and public relations.
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Serve as a liaison between public safety agencies, the media, and the community in matters relating to safety and information.
UPCOMING PIO TRAINING
Black Butte Police Department, Oct 28-29, 2025
Media Training for First Responders
This two-day class is designed to provide first responders with the knowledge and skills to support proper decision-making by delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time.
Black Butte Police Department, Oct 30, 2025
Advanced Communication Techniques for PIO
This class is a follow up course to the PIO training program. This 1-day intensive is designed to provide first responders with deeper knowledge and skills for interacting with and responding to the media on-camera.
A Message From Your President

Kelsey Anderson
President, OAPIO
Tigard Police Dept.
Thank you for visiting the website for the Oregon Association for Public Information Officers! Our members represent public information officers and communications professionals from a range of public-facing organizations, including law enforcement, fire agencies, cities, transportation, corrections and more.
We recognize the critical role that authentic and transparent communication has in the communities we serve. As PIOs, we manage daily communications, work with news media, manage social media, navigate crisis communications, focus on brand management and community engagement, plus so much more.
Through OAPIO, we work to support each other, foster collaboration and build relationships across jurisdictional lines. Every spring, we host a conference to further our professional development, share best practices, examine recent case studies and network with PIO colleagues in similar roles across the state.
If you’d like to get involved, please reach out to me. I’d appreciate the opportunity to connect with you!
With thanks,
Kelsey Anderson
President, Oregon Association for Public Information Officers
Member Links: OAPIO Bylaws​​
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Questions? Contact Association President
Executive Board Members
President: Kelsey Anderson
Tigard Police Department
Desk Phone: 503-718-2561
Work Cell: 971-708-2921
Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
Vice President: Brian McCall
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Email: bmccall@clackamas.us
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Secretary-Treasurer: Deputy David Huey
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
​Region 1 Representative: Stefan Myers
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Email: stefan.myers@tvfr.com
Region 2 Representative: Sabra Jewell
City of Monmouth
Email: sjewell@ci.monmouth.or.us
Region 3 Representative: Aaron Lewis
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Email: LewisAJ@jacksoncountyor.gov
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Region 4 Representative: Sheila Miller
Bend Police
Email: shmiller@bendoregon.gov