Social Media
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Police need to understand what law enforcement interests might outweigh the free speech protection of livestreaming – and under what circumstances
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
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
K-9 Officer Brian Valenti is being suspended for five days and will be required to undergo sensitivity training
In a tweet, Charlotte councilwoman LaWana Mayfield said: “Being Black in America under #45 (Donald Trump) has created homegrown terrorist wearing blue uniforms”
The Troy Police Department said Badges can’t perform the duties because she’s been diagnosed with feline leukemia
From recruitment campaigns to PSAs, here are five of the funniest and most creative ways police departments have entered the world of “Star Wars”
Telematics, video and social media are part of a multi-faceted strategy to enhance officer safety, improve transparency and increase community engagement
The internet has changed how officers think about “free” speech – and it’s costing them their careers
Not understanding the legal arena for speech and how it’s been changed by the internet is resulting in career fatalities and making police work more dangerous
Commissioner Richard Ross said he made the situation worse and “failed miserably” in his message around the arrests
Since viral controversies can burst on the scene faster than fire, a constant readiness to respond is a modern essential in public service
A well-produced and thoughtful video can become an important multipurpose tool for every law enforcement agency
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