Social Media for Cops
In the Social Media for Cops section you’ll find news reports and expert articles dealing with all things social media.
From officers explaining why they love their community to images of K-9 officers adorned with flowers, these posts are a mix of professionalism and festive spirit
“In addition to being police officers, we are also members of the community. We have lives outside of policing, too.”
Police departments nationwide are innovating with recruitment videos to attract recruits and lateral officers
Two officers were thrown overboard and temporarily pinned under a boat when they attempted to stop an unmanned boat
“I was so relieved when the baby cried and so happy that everyone is healthy,” Officer Jozefczyk said
“We love our citizens and greatly appreciate all the support that we get from you, this was definitely a case of 110% support,” Tulsa Police said
“Deputies spoke to the owner of the vehicle and discovered it was her son. The mother brought her son ... to the sheriff’s office,” officials said
Body cam video shows the suspect emerging from under the boat and quickly surrendering while standing in shoulder-deep water
“I shudder to think of the outcome if not for the tenacity and efforts of these deputies,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister
The attempt, captured by security footage released by Atlanta police, can only be described as a major fail
After waiting over four years, Officer Quinones’ life was changed when a compassionate stranger wanted to donate a kidney specifically to a police officer
Officer Toni McBride alleges Chief Michel Moore blocked promotions because she refused to remove videos of her at shooting competitions and firing ranges
The man fell onto the subway tracks after suffering a medical emergency, NYPD said
Body-worn camera video shows Sgt. Taylor breaching the window and removing the driver just as flames erupt
“Thanks to the excellent work of our patrol team, the stolen badge has been successfully recovered,” the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement
Officer Downey’s wife packed him some freshly baked pumpkin muffins for his patrol shift, so he knew the dog would be intrigued by the tasty treat
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Donald Santini’s 39-year run from justice came to a quiet end when deputies led him in handcuffs into a Hillsborough County jail
Southlake & Fort Worth police departments have replaced “cop talk” with a more relaxed approach to communication, all the while still getting the message across
Deputy Jill Constant jumped into the water and held the manatee’s head above water for two hours until wildlife officials arrived to take over the rescue
“Upon arrival, deputies were able to utilize some tools and retrieve the giant nope rope and secure it,” the sheriff’s office said
The deputy saw a torn open baggie on the suspect’s lap with “small white flakes consistent with cocaine scattered across his shorts and on his face and beard”
“It was never our intention to be insensitive, inflammatory, or offensive to anyone,” Villa Rica Police Department said
Officer Candace Kanavel said she plans to use her platform, #YesSheCAN, to promote confidence in women and help them develop situational awareness
The road was shut down while deputies and gator trapper Todd Hardwick wrangled the 250-pound alligator out of the way
“Mom and baby Jack are doing great!” State Police said. “Jack and mom are healthy and appreciative of the outstanding job by our Troopers”
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The driver “was kind enough to make us a new access gate to our motor pool,” the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said
“Myles and his friends were very excited to see the police cars, fire trucks, ambulance and obviously K-9 Tucker!” the department said
“I took my Halloween mask and thought this should be fun,” Chief Mike Thompson said
Watch the video to see how he faired and if he should stick to his day job
Found in the evidence room without a case number, Sgt. Adam Slater created a Facebook post that led to the scrapbook being returned
Dispatchers originally thought the caller was in distress, but realized two people were talking about which items were best to steal
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