Social Media
And job action if you ignore it
Confronting bad news head-on is the best way to maintain public trust
With lawmakers in limbo, I’m betting on cops and communities to win the fight against radicalization
Protecting youths from cyberbullying and exploitation requires a concerted effort by parents, law enforcement, schools and the community
The controversy began a few weeks ago when video of the incident surfaced on the officer’s Snapchat account
Officers took to social media to share their suffering and take digs at each other
Many police departments are starting the New Year at less than optimal staffing levels – if that describes your agency, follow these strategies to find new police recruits
A partnership between an investigator, an analyst and a prosecutor to share data and collaborate on cases is reducing gang crime in Georgia
Known as “cyberbanging,” gangs are recruiting new members, intimidating rivals, promoting criminal activity and advertising their brand online
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
Too often, when we get off work, one of the first things we do is to plop ourselves in front of a screen
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Licenses could be denied if investigators uncover threats of violence or terrorism or the use of racial or ethnic slurs
Sgt. Matthew Patten was found to have violated the department’s uniform code and displayed “conduct unbecoming an employee”
Incels have been linked to multiple acts of mass violence over the past few years
Inappropriate posts can have an adverse effect on a kid’s future many years down the line
Innovative use of social media platforms can help responders overcome communication challenges during disaster response
Every police agency should include a social media communications policy in its active shooter response protocols to ensure timely delivery of information
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
Socially networking with your community offers priceless positive-impact opportunities as long as your agency creates its online presence the right way
An official ruled that the City of West Linn owed the officer 17 months of back pay
The city of West Linn was initially ordered in July to pay at least $100,000 in back pay to a former officer
City Council will consider Tuesday whether to ban police from posting names, mug shots and hometowns of people taken into custody
Sean Bostwick, 27, was originally suspended before being fired Monday
Before it was deleted, the meme said, “My a-- was groped in 1886 and I waited till now to tell about it.”
Blake Bortles provided meals for police who responded to the mass shooting at a video game tournament
The PD’s collaboration with a pro-Trump donut shop has sparked controversy
In this podcast segment Jim and Doug discuss the pros and cons of cops caught on video, singing and dancing their hearts out
We’ve watched more lip sync videos than we can count – some amazing, some torturous – to bring you a definitive ranking of the very best clips
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
One of the officers involved in the January arrest later posted on social media mocking two other NBA players, according to the lawsuit
A trooper who tweeted a photo of a vehicle he stopped for driving too slowly in the left lane says he’s overwhelmed by the widespread praise he’s receiving online
Some law enforcement officials believe that restricting access to social media monitoring tools is jeopardizing public safety
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