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26 Sep 2012

Public Information Officer Elias Johnson placed on paid administrative leave


by: Tim Gaffney

Yesterday, Public Information Officer Elias Johnson was placed on paid administrative leave. At this time our office is conducting a professional standards investigation related to allegations of serious misconduct which were brought forward against him by another law enforcement agency.   The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing any additional information regarding the investigation until it has concluded.

Sheriff Paul Babeu stated, “I have made a commitment to run a transparent and professional organization. We owe it to the citizens of Pinal County to complete thorough investigations when allegations involving misconduct are made against any of my employees.  Public trust is not something that is given but rather earned through years of hard work.”

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Additionally, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has identified several sworn members who will be trained as “Backup Public Information Officers” in the near future. These individuals will still continue to work their normal assigned duties but will have this added responsibility when major incidents occur and once the scenes are secured.

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Tim Gaffney

Tim Gaffney

The PCSO Public Information Office is staffed by Tim Gaffney. The Public Information Officer act as a point of contact between the office and local, state and national media. Duties include media relations and the development of print, audio and video news items to be released to the public. The Public Information Officer advises management of community relations’ projects and activities and answer questions concerning the Sheriff’s Office from the public, media, employees and other jurisdictions.

The Public Information Officer also plans and coordinates the coverage of dedication ceremonies, press conferences, ground breaking ceremonies, conventions, meetings and arrange speaking engagements and tours. Additional duties include providing assistance to county personnel in writing speeches, preparing letters and drafting articles which are considered public information. PCSO’s Public Information Office promotes external and internal communication and strives for excellence in public relations.

Website: pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Sheriff/News/Pages/Home.aspx

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