The Public Relation Officer (PRO) is responsible for all dissemination of news and information to the media and the public. The duties and responsibilities of the PRO include:
- Assisting news personnel at the scene of incidents
- Assisting the news media on an on-call basis
- Preparing and distributing news releases
- Arranging news conferences
- Coordinating the release of authorized information
Public Relation officer (PRO) keeps citizens informed about the activities of Police Department he/she works for. PRO may be spokesperson, or may serve as advisers to those who will appear on camera. Hence performs media and public relation duties for, Muzaffargarh Police.
Working with Media
Public information officers serve as a liaison between their government department and the media. PRO write news releases, plan news conferences and respond to inquiries from the media. PRO escort reporters/photographers who come to a government facility for interviews or photographs. PRO/PIOs are expected to maintain an archive of news clippings about the department and also respond to open records requests submitted by reporters.
Informing the Public
In addition to facilitating and generating media stories, PRO keeps the public informed through direct communication. We prepare printed and electronic newsletters, brochures and posters and write/place articles for print media, radio and/or television. We also answer phone calls from citizens and in conjunction with the DPO's PRO operates government access channels on cable television.