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

Dealing with criticism

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Tim Burrows

No one likes to hear criticism.  I have never met anyone who is eager to be critiqued and quartered on something they have done that didn’t meet with full approval and rave reviews.  Authors, actors, poets, prognosticators and zealots all … Continue reading →

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Are you killing your own information on Twitter?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Tim Burrows

Everyday I see lots of great information on Twitter shared by some really amazing people, accounts and agencies. Some of this information is through running streams, while some comes through lists and more is found from just basic search parameters. … Continue reading →

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Hashtag Tip

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Tim Burrows

Oh you wonderful and amazing little icon. From your humble beginnings you were introduced to us as the frame for Tic Tac Toe.   Then you were known as the number sign.  Along came touch tone telephone’s and you became … Continue reading →

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Little Black Rain Cloud

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Tim Burrows

Sometimes you just see something that is so awesome the only thing you can do is stare in awe and commence a slow, deliberate golf clap while the greatness just overcomes you. I have just had one of those moments. … Continue reading →

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IACP 2013 Day in Review: Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Tim Burrows
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My Friend, Jules | DV Survivor and Champion

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Tim Burrows
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Tech Talk: The Power of Mobile in the Humanitarian Sector

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Tim Burrows
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Responding to crime reports on Social Media

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Tim Burrows

So I’m trying to figure out a sports analogy to describe the two examples below… split the uprights/shanked the conversion (NFL and CFL in full swing) through the five hole / hit the crossbar (Hockey is back baby) hit one … Continue reading →

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2013 IACP Annual Conference and Expo Is Almost Here

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Tim Burrows
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You Can Now Receive Direct Messages on Twitter From Anyone…and how to turn it off.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tim Burrows

Direct Messages…aren’t they great.  A nice way to talk behind the scenes with people, send a ‘head’s up’, share a laugh not meant for the public or just to say, “Hi.” There’s no limit to the proper use of DMs. … Continue reading →

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