Punta Gorda Police Media Relations

The Public Information Officer (PIO) serves as the official spokesperson for the Police Department, and handles all requests for information from the media. The following is a list of some duties that the PIO is responsible for:

1. Handles the daily requests from the media about events concerning the Punta Gorda Police Department and incidents being investigated.
2. Serves as a liaison and refers members of the media to appropriate members of the agency for interview requests.
3. Conducts the majority of television and radio interviews regarding Punta Gorda Police Department issues.
4. Responds to major crime scenes to handle media requests and manage media access to those scenes.
5. Assists and coordinates all press conferences initiated by the Department.

The PIO function at the Punta Gorda Police Department is an ever changing position with the main goal of promoting the positive image of the Punta Gorda Police Department to the citizens of Punta Gorda.

If there are any questions you might have regarding the PIO position or other related information about the Police Department please contact:

Christy Arnold
Public Information Officer
(941) 575-5563

Public Safety Building
1410 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, FL. 33950
Tel. (941) 639-4111
Fax. (941) 575-5502
police@ci.punta-gorda.fl.us