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The rapid movement of the killer from one scene to the next made the attacks incredibly disorienting and highly complicated the police response
Protecting youths from cyberbullying and exploitation requires a concerted effort by parents, law enforcement, schools and the community
Officers took to social media to share their suffering and take digs at each other
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
Jenkins police saw the photo and arrested the man Monday
Mobile food vendors often announce their locations for the day on Facebook and Twitter
Words that someone could view as ‘annoying’ or ‘offensive’ on Facebook or Twitter could be deemed a criminal offense
Det. Jonathan Sampson was named Police Officer of the Year for his professionalism and high quality work
A blog post details how officers reportedly drive around all day to listen to and log Facebook complaints
The anonymous creator calls himself Mr. X (con)
Man says says he’s never been to New York or attended an Occupy event