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

Getting beyond Get On Twitter – leadership in digital era

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Tim Burrows

For police, fire and medic leadership. Think about the future.

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Parents are putting their kids safety at risk. Are you one of them?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tim Burrows

This is a great post for parents. My wife came across a FB post from a friend of ours and saw a few concerns. She asked me for a comment as she wrote this from a mother’s perspective. We’ve made … Continue reading →

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Law Enforcement Interactions with Individuals with Mental Illness: Officer Safety Considerations

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tim Burrows
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Sex on the Social Media Police Beat

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tim Burrows

An announcement this week from the Prince George’s County Police sent some of the social media world into a bit of a tailspin. The PRPD plans on live tweeting a prostitution sting operation.  In their release they say;  “The PGPD’s … Continue reading →

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The real social media police policing the police

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tim Burrows

The following post is a direct copy from the Birmingham Post. Click the link if you want to see the original, but it’s the same. I am looking for your thoughts on this (mainly from police, law enforcement, community managers, … Continue reading →

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Social Media Safety Considerations

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Protecting yourself in regards to safety issues starts with knowledge…best step is to know your platforms and issues that may creep up. This post from the International Association of Chiefs of Police gives some good tips in this regard. Take … Continue reading →

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A Challenge to Our Nation’s Police Leaders

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Tim Burrows

I am a proponent to the 21 foot rule after having seen what an edged weapon attack looks like, but there is a great challenge here for policing leaders…which doesn’t necessarily mean the brass.

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Did #myNYPD really backfire?

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Are the police perfect? NO Have the police made mistakes? YES Will mistakes continue to happen? They SURE WILL!  Was #myNYPD a mistake? ABSOLUTELY NOT.  In fact I love it and I know many others love it as well. I … Continue reading →

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Stop It! Please! Just! Stop!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tim Burrows

More great reasons mentioned here on why cross populating platforms is just plain bad. Great post D!!

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Cross Populating Content

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tim Burrows

Here is the most recent post I put together for The International Association of Chiefs of Police blog, The Social Media Beat. Cross Populating Content. Yeah…there are donut pictures in here.

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