Building Psychological Safety in Public Safety Teams

Have you ever had a great idea but been too scared to take it to the team for fear of being laughed at? Have you ever seen a mistake being made but have been too scared to raise it? Have you ever wanted to take a chance on something out of the box but have felt uncomfortable doing so?

That’s what feeling ‘psychological unsafe’ means in a work environment.

Psychological safety isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a strategic tool that drives stronger communication, better decision-making, and innovation in high-pressure environments. For PIOs and public safety communicators, it can mean the difference between a cohesive response and a communication breakdown.