The Dallas Police Department has a new Senior Public Information Officer in town. Meet Corbin Rubinson, the latest addition to the team dedicated to communicating all the nuances and happenings within the #DallasPD to the public. In much the spirit of a feature Friday reveal, the Dallas Police Department took to social media to welcome Rubinson to the fold, urging the community to join in on the welcome wagon.
Rubinson is stepping into a role that requires a fine-tuned balance of transparency and tact. The Senior Public Information Officer is a key piece in the bridge between the police force and a community that is ever-watchful, and skeptical at times, for good reasons to be sure. His responsibilities include keeping civilians in the loop on incidents, department policies, and various community engagements that the department undertakes. There's no doubt that a fresh set of eyes could symbolize a step forward for the department when it comes to community relations—particularly if he adheres to the ideals of clarity and directness that the public often demands from their civil servants.
Despite the announcement, the Dallas Police Department did not elaborate on Rubinson’s qualifications or previous experience that would contribute to his new responsibilities. In a time where the demand for accountability and transparency from police departments is at an all-time high, the appointment of a new Senior PIO does not go unnoticed by the public.
