Social Media
“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
Law enforcement agencies of all sizes can and should create videos to share with their community about the work they do and the impact they are having
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
One used Twitter to heckle a city critic, the other used Facebook to anonymously talk policy with citizens
Both officers will appeal, saying they shouldn’t be disciplined for something shared online as private citizens
Community attitudes toward law enforcement are much different in real life from what we are led to believe online
Here are some ways to switch up the content on your PD’s social media pages to keep your audience engaged
Police leaders must evaluate recruitment communications and techniques, as well as uncover new methods to help with outreach messaging
Public safety agencies should continue to establish social media pages as long as they are properly labeled, post applicable restrictions and are neutrally applied
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