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

#CopChat – Wednesday October 1…Topic

Welcome to October everyone! The last quarter of 2014 has officially begun and the rest of the calendar makes a slide right downhill to Christmas! But before we get there we have to get through US and Canadian Turkey Festivals, … Continue reading

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Hurt No More Chat tonight at 9pm ET #HNMChat with @HNMKids

Join @HNMKids / #HNMChat 9pm ET Tuesday October 7th for a look at #bullying prevention Click To Tweet Most of you that have followed along with this blog or what I talk about on social media will know that besides … Continue reading

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ACLU sues Abbeville’s Mayor and Police Chief Over Social Media Policy

Here is an interesting case to follow over the next little while. The following is a reproduction from EINNEWS. NEW ORLEANS — The ACLU of Louisiana has sued Abbeville’s mayor and police chief over a policy barring police from any … Continue reading

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How do you measure up?

I think one of the places that law enforcement is missing the boat in their social media programs is in the area of measurement, or more accurately…what they are measuring. Followers, likes, subscribers and friends are essentially to having a … Continue reading

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#CopChat – Wednesday September 24 – Topic…

Hey #CopChatters! This weeks #CopChat is going to be relaxed and fun. Nothing serious. No big ticket issues…just a little time to let your hair down and relive some memories and think about things that make you smile. Let’s talk … Continue reading

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Protecting Yourself Publicly

Yesterday as my family was driving around doing errands the kids squealed with excitement when we stopped near a public WiFi hotspot and they were able to get their iPods online. They didn’t need to enter any security information or credentials. … Continue reading

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#CopChat – Wednesday September 17, 2014 – Topic

Drugs… Are they good for anything at all? Are there any redeeming quality to them that be properly explained by anyone? That depends greatly on which side of the legal fence you choose to sit on. Ask any police officer … Continue reading

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#CopChat – Wednesday September 10 – Topic

Content is what drives social media. Many people consider it so important that the term, “Content is king” has ruled the content marketing world. While I don’t subscribe to that (I believe that your message is actually king), I do … Continue reading

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Why Law Enforcement Should Be Loving Ray Rice Right Now

By now you’ve more than likely seen or at the very least heard about Ray Rice, Janay (Palmer) Rice and the infamous video that has the now former Baltimore Ravens running back out of work. For those of you that … Continue reading

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#CopChat Wednesday, September 3, 2014 – Topic

Tonight’s Topic “The Best Source – Local Officers” Tonight we are going to take a look at your local police officers that are using social media and why I think they are the best source of information for a community. … Continue reading

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