Author Archives: Tim Burrows

About Tim Burrows

Tim Burrows was a sworn police officer for 25 years with experience in front line operations, primary response, traffic, detective operations and supervision. He has training in a broad spectrum of policing responsibilities including, IMS, Emergency Management, computer assisted technology investigations, leadership, community policing and crisis communications. Tim is available to assist you with your social media program and communication. Click here to contact him http://bit.ly/ContactTimBurrows

The mighty QR code?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Tim Burrows

(This post originally appeared June, 19th, 2014 on The Social Media Beat, International Association of Chiefs of Police) The mighty QR code? “Burrows has lost his marbles!” Well, that very well might be true but I’m serious…the mighty QR code.  … Continue reading →

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The public’s right to know vs the police and public’s right to safety

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Tim Burrows

In less than three hours you could drive from Moncton, New Brunswick to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Moncton, scene of a horrific event that started Wednesday night that played out in real life and simultaneously on social media for the world … Continue reading →

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Cyber Crimebusters…Infographic Internet Forensics

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Great infographic from Criminal Justice Degree Hub. Click the link below for the cite information. http://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/forensics-internet/

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Let’s Talk (Again) About Community Policing via Improving Police

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Re-blog Alert: This is a very short blog post from a very wise man who just gets it!  I love this! The video is awesome but what I really found best were the last few words, “…loosen up! Enjoy your … Continue reading →

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Are police respecting the unwritten laws of social media

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tim Burrows

I came across this question today in my Twitter stream and you can imagine how quick I was to click the link and listen to the audio (attached link below). The ‘unwritten laws’ of social media. We can all think … Continue reading →

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Leaders Eat Last

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tim Burrows

As I watched this naturally my thoughts went to my own organization and I found myself identifying people who are authoritarian leaders. Leaders who demand respect because of their position. I thought of leaders who have an authoritarian position but … Continue reading →

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Five Things

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Tim Burrows

5 Great tips here for police and police leadership.

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Police hopping on to social media

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Tim Burrows

The last three paragraphs of this post are so important for police agencies to understand and get their heads around.

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Case Study: Measuring success with Prince George’s County PD

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tim Burrows

A couple of weeks ago the Prince George’s County Police Department announced on their blog that they would be live Tweeting a Vice Sting Operation targeting John’s who choose to solicit the services of prostitutes. The department made it clear … Continue reading →

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Does parent pride endanger child safety?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Have you given much thought to those little window stickers? Here are somethings to think about before you add them .

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