Officer David Tilley is the Plano Police Department’s Public Information Officer and is assisted by three back-up PIO personnel. Officer Tilley reports directly to the Chief of Police and serves as the official Department spokesperson for the media and in all matters pursuant to other types of inquiries from various sources.
Officer Tilley is also responsible for responding to media inquiries, distributing press releases, coordinating press conferences and public events, assisting field personnel with local media relations, and serving as a liaison on public relations matters with other governmental agencies. The office strives to educate the public, tout the Department's accomplishments, and improve public relations by producing and disseminating accurate information through field programs, media contacts, public service announcements, and summary publications such as the annual report.
The PIO Newsroom, maintained by the Plano Police Department's Public Information Office, provides additional information, such as breaking news, current and archived copies of distributed police blotters and press releases, pictures and sound clips.
For further information about the Public Information Office, call (972) 941-2433. The Public Information Officer is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Public Information Office is to ensure the media and citizens have access to public information materials and records from the Plano Police Department. By ensuring this free flow of information, the Department educates the public on how Officers are actively working to reduce crime and improve the citizens' quality of life. |