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
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
The Redwood City Police Department has added Nixle to an already-robust social media strategy which already includes Facebook, Twitter, and CodeRED
Actions raise debate on privacy rights, outdated laws
Each episode will stream live and talk about significant arrests and acts of violence
A message by an apparent protester said they won’t make a difference if they don’t kill a cop or two
Finnish COP named National Police Officer of the Year for investigations in social media
Disapproving YouTube viewers called police about a boastful video
Suspect said he would ‘kill enough people to make it to national news’
An influential computer hacker turned FBI informant led investigators to his former accomplices
Police would like to know why the shooting wasn’t reported sooner by someone in the chat room
Mark Byron of Cincinnati is making the apology to avoid a 60-day prison term
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