Social Media
A website that monitors law enforcement officers’ Facebook posts is prompting investigations in many agencies
Social media is a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies, but engaging on such a public platform without a clear strategy can set an agency up for failure
Having an active presence on Reddit provides an opportunity to correct misinformation, manage your reputation and answer questions
Internet makes it easier for insurgents to make themselves look like winners
Blogger who created an anti-police Facebook page supporting the two suspects accused of killing an officer
Anti-police page showed two gruesome images of officers, one headless and the other with no hands
Remarks on a Facebook page were made about revelers at the West Indian American Day Parade
A pro-gun charity has filed a federal lawsuit over posts that Honolulu police removed from their Facebook page
During one video, suspect is seen holding and appearing to shoot a gun while driving
Authorities collected evidence from the Facebook page of a reputed Bronx gang member who boasted online about his alleged criminal exploits
The law enforcement community has recently been too informative when describing their successes using social media
Case revolves around 6 sheriff’s employees who were fired after they supported the sheriff’s re-election opponent
A man has been arrested in connection to Twitter postings directed at a British Olympic diver
Former deputy said he was fired 15 hours after he posted an announcement to Facebook about who he supported for sheriff
Social scientists who have studied murder say they’ve gotten to where they can predict who is most likely to become a homicide victim
Suspect posted an attention-grabbing Facebook message underneath a post with his picture calling for information on his whereabouts
80% of ‘global demands’ for personal info on Twitter come from US law enforcement, typically for use in criminal investigations
Motorists who run red lights may find their photo on the police department’s Facebook page
Lists, photos of wanted criminals on warrants will allow residents to report on them
Law enforcement agencies nationwide are embracing online video to cast doubt on false claims and offer their own perspective to the public
ACLU: Unconstitutional to bar sex offenders from using basic online services
Transit police staff discovered a picture of the sleeping officer that a passenger posted to Twitter
Filed defamation lawsuit against a former deputy who operates a website that allows people to anonymously criticize police
Not surprisingly, a police department whose city limits include the headquarters of such high-tech icons as Google and LinkedIn is among the most followed agencies on Twitter
Manhattan district attorney demanded the tweets and user information of a protester
No one makes a protective vest for a cop on Facebook
Chief says more departments across the country are turning to social media to recruit new officers
Not just about people-pleasing, online initiatives can build trust and solve crimes
Video explains common myths fueled by Hollywood about officer-involved shootings
