Social Media
Police departments should integrate digital tools like video clips, digital marketing and social media to build their brand
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
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The viral TikTok trend has led to felony charges, property damage and close calls with armed homeowners across the U.S.
Agencies can’t stop a viral moment from spreading, but they can choose how they respond
“The Detroit [PD] requires its officers to represent themselves in a dignified and professional manner while attending court proceedings,” Police Chief Todd Bettison stated
Leaders who fail to prioritize communications risk losing public trust — and even their jobs
A lighthearted outreach idea during the pop star’s Eras Tour sparked nearly a billion impressions, boosted morale and inspired more women to consider policing
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The viral hoax uses AI-generated images to stage fake home invasions, leading to panic and potential criminal charges
Charlie Kirk assassination social posts by LEOs highlight how social media can cost careers
Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
The real work of trust-building happens long before the crisis hits
Training prepares you for the job, but not for the personal decisions that could derail your future in law enforcement
Westbrook PD officials said an officer tried to add the department’s logo to the photo with an AI tool, but mistakenly edited multiple elements of the photo
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The suspect commented on multiple Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook posts, taunting deputies for failing to apprehend him; two weeks later, he was in custody
“In the police department, we do ride-alongs. Does fire do sleepovers?”
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A traffic stop leads to finding guns and marijuana, with social media proving illegal possession of firearms
Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment and build public trust — but success depends on context and timing
Tributes ranged from the Police Unity Tour to K-9 memorial services, with federal and local leaders reaffirming support for law enforcement
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
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