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Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
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The Western Australia Police Force set out to create a powerful police recruitment video to attract recruits committed to policing the world’s largest jurisdiction
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
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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
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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
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
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