Social Media
Reporters from FOX, ABC, CBS and CNN shared their experiences from covering 2020 civil unrest
Upgrade your agency’s social media game and use it to recruit women and diverse applicants
Social media is like trying to drink water from a fire hose, and now you have to add this stuff to your plate! Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take
Court did not specify to lower courts exactly what the standard of proof should be
The Columbus Police Department recruited the inmates with the help of the state prisons agency and produced a YouTube video in which the offenders share their how-to tips
When “keyboard commandos” want to spew their venom on your department’s social media pages, what should you do?
20-year-old student Joseph Owusu was driving home from school at night when his back tire blew
Former police captain who resigned rather than be demoted for helping a guitarist use PD’s copter for a wedding proposal is poised to get his job back
People took to Twitter to remind motorists that those who don’t move over are putting lives at risk
Police in Massachusetts have some sage advice
Levi Charles Reardon found his mugshot on a Crimestoppers Facebook page and ‘liked’ it
The Seattle Police Department’s strategy of looking outward to find solutions may ultimately help agencies nationwide
Posts referenced the slayings of Officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, who were killed Saturday night during a traffic stop
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
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