Social Media
Understand how your agency can benefit from data deep-dive analysis
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!
Officer Jeremy Turner says he burst into song on a dare by a fellow officer
A community-centric platform like Nextdoor offers unique benefits for public agencies to communicate to the public during a disaster event
His conviction for online rape was the first of its type in Sweden
A sheriff has declared his “hugging days” over after the recent deluge of sexual harassment claims against politicians, actors and other public figures
After a police department posted warnings to wipe shopping carts down to avoid exposure, experts weighed in on the accuracy of the claim
Taking a strategic approach to hiring officers increases the likelihood you will retain those good cops in your ranks
Police who caught three teens orange-handed with 48 stolen pumpkins — and one gourd — are asking residents to view a “pumpkin lineup” online
These days, it’s not enough to just have a social media presence – the public expects much more than the basics
How you approach the release of BWC video could mean the difference between driving the narrative and trying to catch up
If you want your social media presence to serve your community, focus on the content not chasing the fans
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”
In policing, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
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
