Social Media
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
From understanding your audience to the importance of a strong call to action, these tips will help your police agency turn interest into applications
“If the police are the people, and the people are the police, this is a week for everyone to embrace.”
Two kittens were rescued from a car engine, all while Deputy L. Janezic was still changing a tire in the same parking lot for another citizen
Busting the myths surrounding live social media collection and analysis
“The dog was given to an acquaintance of the driver to take care of while the party was in jail. The dog does not face any charges and was let go with just a warning”
The reunion happened nearly two weeks after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Daniel “Red” delivered baby Lexela on Highway 60 in Plant City
Each year, hundreds of thousands of fans show their appreciation for the films on May 4th
Public Affairs Director Nelly Miles shares communication strategies with Julie Parker in response to the Ahmaud Arbery video
Understand how your agency can benefit from data deep-dive analysis
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
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
Ridon Kola posted several times his intent to murder numerous officers and his support for ISIS
Orange County decision affects devices used by over 18,000 employees, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
Even with a part-time PIO, there are steps you can take to get your messages seen online
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
This podcast hopes to inspire others to get into public safety aviation as well as promote the work being done by current public safety aviation crews
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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