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In this episode of the PIO podcast, Braden Frame, CEO of the Cartographers Group, shares practical strategies for enhancing public safety communication. We explore how leadership, technology, and authenticity shape community trust and organizational success.

Key Topics:

• The importance of trust and transparency in public safety messaging
• Aligning leadership behavior with effective communication strategies
• The evolving landscape of social media and AI risks
• Building strong relationships with media professionals
• Developing a written crisis communication plan
• Metrics for measuring communication success — focusing on outcomes, not just output
• How to manage corrections and maintain credibility during crises
• Long-term strategic planning with content calendars
• Skills future PIOs will need, including technology literacy and relationship building
• Practical tips for internal and external stakeholder engagement 

I built my career on the front lines of public safety as a firefighter and a nationally registered paramedic. On and off the job, I served in crisis response, political action, and labor leadership, learning how to lead decisively when the pressure is highest. A line-of-duty injury in 2020 ended my time in public service, but not my drive.

I went on to co-found Reactor Graphs and the Cartographers Group, building a national force in public safety strategy, campaigns, and lobbying, delivering results that strengthen the lives of public servants and the communities they protect. Most recently, I served as the Chief Commercial Officer for Wrap Technologies Inc, a publicly traded company with technology products in public safety, defense, and the rapidly expanding counter-UAS market. I've led marketing teams, product launches, internal and external partnerships, and executive leadership, as well as product R&D, trademark and patent filings, and training across the United States and Canada.

I've spent my life making tough calls in environments where trust and clarity matter most. Today, I help mission-driven partners do the same, operating with purpose, precision, and resilience when the outcome truly counts. As an experienced fractional Chief Operating Officer, I am ready to help your executive team lead and deliver with operational support and design for scale and success.

www.bradenframe.com

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