Social Media
Leaders who fail to prioritize communications risk losing public trust — and even their jobs
A lighthearted outreach idea during the pop star’s Eras Tour sparked nearly a billion impressions, boosted morale and inspired more women to consider policing
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Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
The viral hoax uses AI-generated images to stage fake home invasions, leading to panic and potential criminal charges
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Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
The viral TikTok trend has led to felony charges, property damage and close calls with armed homeowners across the U.S.
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Westbrook PD officials said an officer tried to add the department’s logo to the photo with an AI tool, but mistakenly edited multiple elements of the photo
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The suspect commented on multiple Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook posts, taunting deputies for failing to apprehend him; two weeks later, he was in custody
“In the police department, we do ride-alongs. Does fire do sleepovers?”
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A traffic stop leads to finding guns and marijuana, with social media proving illegal possession of firearms
Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment and build public trust — but success depends on context and timing
Tributes ranged from the Police Unity Tour to K-9 memorial services, with federal and local leaders reaffirming support for law enforcement
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
JCPenney called — they want their catalog back
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
Today’s criminals sell stolen goods online, hide behind burner accounts and encrypted apps, and leave few physical traces — OSINT helps you follow their digital footprints
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
As conspiracy theories swirled and social media lit up, Sheriff Kevin McMahill navigated a high-profile crisis with calm, transparency and command presence — here’s how he did it
From a new roller skate unit to “free” helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities
How a Boston police officer’s fall down a City Hall playground slide in 2023 became a viral TikTok meme known as the “Boston cop slide”
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