Social Media
Regardless of where an incident occurs, agencies invariably face inquiries from community members and the media about their preparedness and response
Busting the myths surrounding live social media collection and analysis
Public Affairs Director Nelly Miles shares communication strategies with Julie Parker in response to the Ahmaud Arbery video
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply on and off duty
In June, Steven Carrillo, who has ties to the boogaloo movement, killed a federal security officer outside a courthouse, and later fatally ambushed a sheriff’s deputy
San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia said he has asked the FBI to assist in the investigation
Officer Ryan Snow admitted to sharing the image on his personal Facebook page in response to protests over the death of Rayshard Brooks
The message in this case is to always check for mobile phone and YouTube video recordings of stupid suspects self-incriminating
Within weeks, social media activism has managed to drastically shift the national conversation around policing and public safety
Deputy Garrett Rifkin of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has shared a message of unity as he works the protests
An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
If you’re managing a police social media account, you’re not just the voice of your department, you’re now the voice of the entire profession
You are never off duty as a police officer when it comes to how you represent yourself, your agency and your responsibilities
A video of a cop criticizing COVID-19 decrees has amassed nearly 1 million views and reignited the discussion about what officers should and should not say in uniform
With the advent of social media sites, the American public is getting a significantly better glimpse into the fact that police officers have a unique brand of humor
Social media is the most effective community outreach tool PDs have during this pandemic, but online messaging comes with several challenges
The officer posted the tribute in honor of a colleague who died of COVID-19
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Understanding how people process crisis events will enable first responders to more effectively communicate with communities
As the response to COVID-19 leads PDs to shift away from proactive policing on our beats, we must excel at community policing in a digital space
Agencies are using social media to keep citizens informed about modifications to calls for service and coronavirus safety precautions
A spokesperson said negative feedback online prompted the department to remove the post
18-year police veteran Filmore Graham has performed at the SXSW music festival and produced several albums
Deputy Chief Jan Wright has resigned after admitting to using a fake social media account to engage citizens about public policy
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
More than a dozen Dallas police officers have been disciplined
Two law enforcement agencies posted suspect photos on Facebook in a viral meme format first popularized by the country singer
Police chiefs say ‘arming citizens with information’ is a great asset, leads to suspect arrests or contact
With police-public relations more complicated than ever, a highly trained public relations department can help manage an agency’s image
Every day we have the opportunity to transform public perception through our consistent, professional service
The previous two chiefs were forced to resign within a week after their fake social media accounts surfaced
From remembering those who gave all to keeping communities crime-free during the holidays, here’s some of the best seasonal PD videos this year
Here are the events and technologies the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact on the profession in the last decade
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