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

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – Take The LEAD January 9, 2015

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: January 9th, 2015 Click To Tweet …mark it on your calendars folks! There is no arguing that police and law enforcement has been under attack for many months now, both verbally and on the streets. The … Continue reading

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#CopChat – Back From Christmas Break

Welcome to 2015 everyone! I hope you had an excellent Christmas Break and have had nothing short of an awesome New Year. We know that some families weren’t so fortunate and for those that lost loved ones, we hold the thoughts … Continue reading

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8 of the Best Police Videos of 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to look back and take a look at some of the best videos produced by police departments and officers that highlight some of the great work, community outreach and … Continue reading

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I love JetBlue

JetBlue Airlines is accused of being racist, supporting police brutality and I can’t forget my favorite ignorant post, “JetBlue is perfect example of white corporate America perpetuating white supremacy n police brutality”. I guess JetBlue Airlines must have done something pretty … Continue reading

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Shut The F*%$#+^K UP!

I really can’t think of nice way to say this, so I’m just going to say it straight out… On a daily basis lately I have been reading stories about police officers and sheriff deputies being disciplined, called out and … Continue reading

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Using Humor In Your Social Presence

Yesterday we wrapped up the third day of The #LESM Conference. The second last presenter was someone who I believe is one of the sharpest users of wit in the realm of law enforcement social media. Sean Whitcomb of the … Continue reading

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#CopChat – Double the pleasure, double the fun!

Every Wednesday night police and community members gather around the Twitter and talk. They talk about issues of the day, interests, breaking down barriers and discuss ways of bringing the best out of each other. As Sir Robert Peel said, … Continue reading

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Win registration for The #LESM Conference

How would you like to continue to learn about the use of social media in the comfort of your own home, office or wherever you may be at the time? The #LESM Conference is the only online training opportunity for … Continue reading

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Back to basics with #CopChat – October 15, 2014

I remember being told a long time ago in Karate that a Black Belt was merely someone who had become a master of the only the basics. Once the Black Belt had been achieved, your mission was to become a … Continue reading

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The #LESM Conference

Three years ago I “attended” a conference that was held 100% online. It cost a lot of money but it was well worth it. There were lots of presenters, a tonne of great information and with the registration came recordings of … Continue reading

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