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Author Archives: Tim Burrows
The #LESM Conference 2015
The #LESM Conference 2015 edition is coming together very nicely! We are just putting the final touches on the schedule and we will be all set!! Last year was amazing…this year will be even better. Here is our first teaser … Continue reading
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Police Week Re-Cap
Police Week 2015 is over and May 15th has come and gone for another year. Peace Officers Memorial Day saw 273 new names added to the memorial wall and their sacrifice will be remembered ever more. I hope you were … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Measurement, Resources
Tagged hashtag tracking, national police week, police week, twitter results
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Game of 72
The “Game of 72” has been catching some attention over the last week or so and with very good reason…it’s ridiculously dangerous. You can follow along the conversation on Twitter and Facebook under the hashtag #GameOf72. What is the “Game … Continue reading
Blowing the call and picking up the ball.
Huge shout out to the Baltimore Police Department for paying attention to what people are saying on social media. I know they deserve applause and congratulations for so much more while they are also being ridiculed and challenged at every … Continue reading
He’s back, he brought a friend…sequels rarely win.
Dover Police Officer Jeff Davis who made Taylor Swift’s song Shake it Off famous with his lip sync rendition is back! This time, it’s not just a lip sync session…it’s a full-blown karaoke jam session with a partner. Cpl Davis … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged dashcam duet, dover police, engagement, jeff davis, lesm strategy, police
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The Google Algorithm Change
Today is the day…Google has changed it’s algorithm. To the vast majority of us, Google is nothing more than a website we visit to conduct search. How important is the change that has taken effect today? Well, look no further than … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Communication, Reputation Management
Tagged algorithm, communications, google, LESM, police, police social media
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Popularity: A dangerous quest
One of the main points I cover in all of my CyberSafety and Internet Awareness Classes is the importance of not using social media as a gauge for popularity or the quest to gain it. Hiding the number of friends where … Continue reading
Posted in Privacy, Reputation Management
Tagged cyber safety, internet safety, parents, popularity, privacy settings
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InstaContext, InstaPerspective: The real reason one police officer has been vilified by the online community.
The Toronto Star printed a story last week written by Wendy Gillis pointing out a Toronto Police Officer’s Instagram account. http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2015/04/09/toronto-officers-instagram-photos-stir-concern.html Wendy Gillis, you asked for thoughts and here are mine. This article is a discredit to journalistic integrity. One … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Communication, Monitoring, Policy, Privacy
Tagged instagram, policy, procedure, toronto police, toronto star, training
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#CopChat Topic Tonight: Tell me what you want, what you really, really want
Would you believe it’s be 19 years since the Spice Girls exploded onto the scene with the tune Wannabe? Remember the hook line? “I’ll tell you what I want; what I really, really want…tell me what you want what you … Continue reading
Posted in Communication
Tagged #copchat, communication, community, law enforcement social media, police
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You just won the Internet today!
No words necessary… The Foot Book, The Hat book, The Egg book, The Nose Book. For herself, For himself, For itself, For ourself. Doughnuts and bacon Are the jokes we expect, But at the Jeffco Sheriff We’re proud to serve … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Communication, Inspiration
Tagged dr seuss, instagram, jefferson county sheriff, LESM, police, social media and law enforcement
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