Social Media
Law enforcement must move from box-checking to strategic thinking when it comes to communicating with the community
What is different about current anti-LE sentiments is that the conversation is being held online. Does your agency’s communication strategy reflect that new reality?
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply on and off duty
Made comments before reprimanding a state trooper who posed for a picture with the rapper
Said he shouldn’t have been charged because he didn’t threaten anyone and politely asked for the money
Chief Eric Blanchard immediately demonstrated a commitment to transparency and accountability that earned the trust of his officers and his communty
Final tweet posted on an account linked to one of the gunmen said: “May Allah accept us as mujahideen”
If you’re not engaging your community, maybe it’s time to take a step back and re-strategize
A tragic mass-killing in Texas taught the Harris County Sheriff’s Office what they needed to do to control the narrative of the story
Ebony Dickens, posting under the name of Tiffany Milan, called Monday for “death to all white cops nationwide”
Dave Carroll, an indie musician who used social media to get an important message across, was the keynote speaker at SMILE
Cpl. Jeff Davis is back behind the driver’s seat, but this time he’s brought a friend along for the ride
“His intention last night was to kill several of my officers”
Spread using apps, social media and Internet phone services, anonymous threats of violence are forcing school evacuations and responses by police
Detective heard on video berating driver was stripped of his gun and badge Wednesday and will be transferred from the police anti-terrorism division
If you are trying to grow your department’s social media program and are met with resistance, point to other agencies’ successful efforts — and be patient
Man who’d been wanted by police made a couple of critical mistakes that led to his capture — he sent out social media messages pinpointing his location
Overturning tattoo and facial hair policies would be an instant morale booster at no cost to the city
The key to gaining your community’s trust is to educate them about the program prior to rolling it out. Here’s how:
Man who posted Facebook comments threatening former Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson will avoid prison but has been ordered to stay off social media
Department has launched a dedicated YouTube page for the release of body camera videos to the public in a bid for transparency
Windie Lazenko has worked with federal prosecutors, the FBI and police, testified before state lawmakers and addressed church and school groups
Made a post on Facebook inviting friends to join him at batting practice in Boise
Unnamed officer was found to be justified for drawing his gun after his partner wrestled with a protester who struck him on Dec. 10
Man responded to Facebook alert seeking his arrest for robbery, other charges
Officers’ names, addresses and information on their children’s schools were posted online
The Cedar Hill Police Department is getting quite a bit of attention for a parody of a series of car commercials
For most agencies, the daily grind starts with roll call - but it doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are 8 ways to spruce up your roll call
Recovery prompted relief from his handler and others involved in the search, as well as a social media celebration
State employee’s smart-alecky comment on Facebook about being “groped” by corrections officers has gotten him fired
Investigators asked the public Thursday to provide more social media images and eyewitness accounts of shooting that has sparked a series of protests
