Social Media
With the advent of social media sites, the American public is getting a significantly better glimpse into the fact that police officers have a unique brand of humor
Social media is the most effective community outreach tool PDs have during this pandemic, but online messaging comes with several challenges
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Court will consider the free speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other electronic media where the speaker’s intent is not always clear
Video shows officers Aerial Ronell and Ranell Roy in a patrol car lip synching to Katy Perry’s smash hit “Dark Horse”
“You’re always shocked by the talent in the LAPD,” said Police Chief Charlie Beck
If you’re on the hunt for creative way to toss away that great career in law enforcement, I’ve got the answer for you: Be irresponsible and reckless in your use of social media
Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman after her aunt discovered the murder plot through a fake Facebook profile
Investigators are studying videos and social media posts as they try to untangle what led Jerad Miller and his wife to kill 2 cops in Las Vegas
Chief followed the driver for about two blocks before pulling the driver over
the Supreme Court is being asked to clarify the First Amendment rights of people who use violent or threatening language on electronic media where the speaker’s intent is not always clear
K-9 partner had to be put down unexpectedly after being diagnosed with cancer
April 4 pursuit reached speeds of up to 115 miles per hour
Woman received a Facebook friend notification and recognized the sender as the man who robbed her
The tweeting has helped the agency develop an identity among residents who typically don’t have much interaction with law enforcement
Chief says he’s seen violent acts in his 12 years of police work, but nothing quite like this
The CEO of Nextdoor, a social network designed to help neighbors connect with each other and police, was charged Wednesday
Social media networks are playing a role for the first time ever in a Merced County sheriff’s campaign
The Portland Police Bureau and a growing number of agencies are pressing into sites like Facebook and Twitter
Police say they used social media to track a suspected kidnapper from the San Francisco Bay Area to a hotel-casino in northern Nevada
Police in Maryland say they decided against live-tweeting a prostitution sting because of security concerns
A K-9 officer has been placed on administrative leave after a video capturing him striking his K-9 and lifting him by the leash was posted to YouTube
The department will live-tweet everything from arrests to suspect photos as they conduct a sting
Russell De Young sent a heartfelt letter to the Hampton Police Department thanking them for their handling of the incident
A request by the New York City Police Department has backfired — in a very public way
In an age where the world is hungry for information, the KHP formed the Tweeting Troopers as a way to share traffic warnings and tips
The Large Emergency Event Digital Information Repository is an eyewitness photo and video platform that can be activated for free by law enforcement and relief agencies during a catastrophic incident
The department has a social media policy and appropriate action will be taken after the investigation
One department’s Facebook page is now devoted to cold cases in hopes that online discussion will generate new leads
