Public Information Officer

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office of Public Information is dedicated to providing timely information to the citizens of Escambia County by assisting the media. The Public Information staff is committed to being accessible and responsive to all requests submitted. Members of the office of Public Information are responsible for preparing press releases, coordinating news conferences, and serving as liasons between Sheriff’s Office staff and members of the media.

Meet the Public Information Staff

Sgt. Mike Ward
Public Information Officer

Phone: 850-436-9134

Cell Phone: 850-554-1397

Email: mward@escambiaso.com

Deputy Matt Baxter
Public Information Officer

Cell Phone: 850-554-1206

Email: mbaxter@escambiaso.com

Melissa Aiken Rawson
Public Affairs Coordinator

Phone: 850-436-9207

Cell Phone: 850-554-0124

Email: marawson@escambiaso.com

Sena Maddison
Public Affairs Coordinator

Phone: 850-436-9277

Cell Phone: 850-554-2369

Email: mmaddison@escambiaso.com