Social Media
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
“Crimes” in the virtual world are already happening; cops and legal systems have to catch up
This podcast hopes to inspire others to get into public safety aviation as well as promote the work being done by current public safety aviation crews
Colonel Kriste Kibbey Etue will be expected to report to work and demonstrate leadership during the days she is not paid
The owner tried to make amends after her daughter wrote that police were bullies and racists and the business would never host a “Coffee with a Cop” event
Officer Damon Cole, who dresses up as superheroes and visits terminally ill children, posted a video message from the country superstar
A man charged with and acquitted of a felony for creating a Facebook page that parodied a suburban Cleveland police department is suing the city
The post has gone viral on Facebook
Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue said on Facebook that athletes who kneel during the national anthem are “anti-American degenerates”
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Police departments should integrate digital tools like video clips, digital marketing and social media to build their brand
Officer Jack Taschner looked like he was going to break up the fun, but he surprised the crowd by joining in
The FBI has seen an increase in online threats across the country
Gainesville police say several people have brought information to the PD’s attention regarding a complaint against the bearded officer at the center of the group selfie
The response to the original photo was so intense that the GPD has put in motion plans to produce a calendar of its officers to raise money for Irma relief
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
There is no reason law enforcement officers have to remain on the sidelines of democracy
A Florida man says his Facebook event inviting people to shoot at Hurricane Irma was a joke that got out of hand
To create greater community engagement, increase retention and improve recruitment, every police agency should develop and capitalize on their own brand
Police said they were “terrified” as they removed the balloons
The post has been shared more than 300 times and generated comments including: “Get a job, baby!” and “Shirt says it all”
The police department’s response to the teens has gone viral
The department called on their Facebook followers to make their best “pig” joke
Police released dash cam footage after a Facebook video of the incident went viral
The man took out a screwdriver and wounded two women after he was hit by several men
Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with repeatedly harassing a county sheriff for nearly two decades via letters, emails and websites
Wayne Esmonde wrote on the department’s Facebook page “Not a very flattering mugshot. I’d appreciate it if you’d take this post down”
The game challenges players to spot basketball hoops and run out of their vehicles to dunk a ball
Officer Woodson was sent out to direct traffic after storms knocked out the power
Officials are using the hashtag #HeatStrokeKills to spread the message about this preventable tragedy
A Maryland officer went above and beyond the call of duty for a young girl in need of help
A sick 9-year-old boy’s wish came true with the help of a few NJ police departments
The PD tweeted a tip for parents, letting them know drug paraphernalia is not required for their kids’ classes