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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
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
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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
Federal agents arrested the TikTok personality after he was spotted dancing in what investigators described as his stick-up shoes
Atlas One allows police to send out immediate, targeted notifications to mobile devices that have the app
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The offer includes “a set of limited-edition platinum bracelets, free transportation with a chauffeur and professional glamour shots,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post
The CALEB app works as a community bulletin board to connect police with the community they serve
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A massive nor’easter is a great time to flex those comedic muscles
The officer says he wants to show his community “what the police are really like”
The sheriff’s office says it hopes the change will inspire the public to report tips “through proper channels”
The lawsuit claims that Facebook’s algorithms played a part in radicalizing the suspects
Short, memorable holiday-themed video skits is one way the Mesa Police Department is spreading the holiday crime prevention message this year
From a holiday lights display to story time videos, the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office looks for new ways to connect with community members
The height difference is so striking the picture almost appears Photoshopped
A vague and sinister threat that went viral is not credible so far, police say
From the “most epic recruitment video ever” to an inside look at what it’s like to be a campus officer, these videos are sure to inspire departments for years to come
Seek out as much information from vetted sources as you can, but always ensure any technique, tactic or equipment is in compliance with your agency’s policies
The challenge could result in property damage, trespassing charges and other legal repercussions, police said
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“Bomb detonation in two, in two minutes. I take you with me and I kill all you,” he yelled during a livestream
After a Facebook post went viral, the North Ridgeville PD clarified they will not actually be arresting anyone for this
Police said the 18-year-old explained that “he is young, makes a lot of money, and can do whatever he wants”
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