Social Media
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
“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
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
“There was no intention to be insensitive to people and their misperceptions of what the ghost horses represented, and for this we apologize,” the sheriff said
Some of the candidates may not pass the background check
Fort Worth officer Buddy Calzada, who was the star of the video, shares how the project came about
After scoring three viral hits with “Star Wars” productions, the agency is now taking an approach more akin to a used car dealership
FB users wondered why the police needed their help to identify an easily recognizable individual donning a “beast” tattoo
Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges
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Strong branding establishes a law enforcement agency as a credible and trustworthy source of information
The post circulated as the Miami-Dade Police Department was mourning the loss of Detective Cesar Echaverry, who was shot in the head
“I believe that this young man was arrested, charged, indicted and then found not guilty by a jury of his peers. Is this not how our country works anymore?” the PD said
Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies across the country are searching for ways to pull back the curtain on their day-to-day operations
“This has torn this community apart,” one city council member said during an emotional meeting
Getting the earliest possible warning of credible incidents helps public safety agencies prepare and respond quickly and appropriately
It will be up to local sheriff’s staff, judges or county clerks to see if applicants have suggested dangerous behavior online
The injunction throws a wrinkle into the state’s plan to recertify officers for the first time
The video mixes humor and real stories from Colonie police officers to connect with potential new recruits
An investigation aims to reveal what part the online message platforms played in the deadly attack
Judges said the man failed to prove the officers acted maliciously when they investigated and charged him with fourth-degree felony disrupting public services
The former officer shared photos and videos of evidence from investigations, police said
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
Officers can use the network to improve their professional development and search for career opportunities – both during their policing career and post-retirement
An impressive performance by a police chief and his tech-savvy sidekick aims to show a lighter side of policing
The platform said the video violated its “violent or graphic content policy”
The “Orbeez Challenge” encourages participants to use airsoft guns to shoot water beads at strangers
