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Media and public communications are vastly different in today’s digital age
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The #dontstealinseal campaign show the apprehension and jailing of suspected thieves in “Cops” meets MTV-style productions
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Officer Toni McBride, who’s seeking more than $5 million in damages, alleges Chief Michel Moore blocked promotions because she refused to remove videos of her at shooting competitions and firing ranges
Police need to understand what law enforcement interests might outweigh the free speech protection of livestreaming – and under what circumstances
The local police union has filed a grievance seeking to overturn the officer’s suspension
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Ridon Kola posted several times his intent to murder numerous officers and his support for ISIS
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Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
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Supervisors need to continually remind their officers about operational security, so all information stays in the hands of investigators
Police arrested Anthony Novak in 2016 after he created a fake police Facebook page that closely mirrored the look of Parma PD’s official page
The 30-second ad was removed due to “negative commentary”
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
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Because of the sheriff’s posts, the man lost a job and suffered emotional distress, according to the lawsuit
“Crimes” in the virtual world are already happening; cops and legal systems have to catch up
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Several community members saw the post and began labeling the flag as a symbol of “extremist views”
The department conducted its first in-house wet lab as the DWI unit has seen a marked increase in drunken driving cases over the last two years
Members of the community voiced concerns over what they believed was a lack of diversity and community engagement in the video
A citizen questions whether an officer who publicly criticizes the sheriff and his deputies could work effectively alongside them
The suspect was initially wanted on robbery and burglary charges, but now faces a weapon charge
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“Users have commented and noticed an increase in scammers and catfishers preying on commenters,” the department said
No matter how popular or viral your video or photo gets, if it doesn’t brand your department or send the message you intend to relay, it is a failure
“We appreciate you for your assistance in your capture,” the sheriff’s department said
Applications have increased to almost 20% in the last few weeks with the new video and a $10K hiring incentive
The woman contacted a family member and said she had been taken against her will, but later informed police it was a hoax
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