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

10 Tips to get ReTweeted

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Being ReTweeted (RT) is one of the best compliments that you can be paid on Twitter.  The ultimate goal of every one of your tweets should be to have your message shared.  Remember, if you are putting the value of … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday, July 6, 2012

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Tim Burrows

July 6th, 2012 Do you ever wonder when a crisis happens or disaster strikes what happens to all the people who are directly impacted?  I mean outside of primary medical needs, emergency services, first responders who all have their hands full at … Continue reading →

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#CopChat Wednesday, July 4, 2012, ep 2

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the inaugural edition of #copchat last Wednesday night.  We had a great time getting a feel for how it will play out in the future and a little bit of what will work … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities…the Twitter Edition.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Canada Day 2012.  The day Canucks celebrate the earths 2nd largest country’s 145th birthday.  145 years ago when the great Canadian nation was born the tools for communication were messengers, parchment, quills and ink wells. Today, computers, wireless, Twitter and … Continue reading →

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What will your history be

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Tim Burrows

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. ~ Sir Winston Churchill ~ Winston Churchill is one of my all time favourite people in history and sits at the top of my, “Who would you like … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tim Burrows

June 29th, 2012 Continuing with the Fantastic Friday series, today I bring you something that every one probably already knows about. Max Sidorov is a 25-year-old Toronto, Ontario man and he is the Fantastic Friday man of the day.  Sorry? … Continue reading →

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#CopChat…here’s what to expect for inaugural chat.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tim Burrows

June 27th, 2012 #copchat ep. 1 So, we’re finally here. Very soon we’ll be kicking off the inaugural episode of #copchat and with your help, we know it’s going to be great hour.  (Yes, it may go longer…we’ll call that … Continue reading →

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Meh….I’m prepared

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tim Burrows

OMG!! Life ended as we know it this morning. All that is hailed as sacred was not available… FACEBOOK WENT DOWN!! As I write this, I fear I may not be able to go on as my beloved and trusted … Continue reading →

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Should corporate accounts avoid some conversations?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Tim Burrows

I am all about police using social media channels to show the public that there are real people behind the accounts that have interests, likes and dislikes just like everyone else. Whether you call this being personable, personal or relatable … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tim Burrows

The Fantastic Friday post this week is all about a very special group of people who are quietly taking big steps to bring attention to a very serious issue. I had put them on the schedule for this day about … Continue reading →

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