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Author Archives: Tim Burrows
Does the 1st Amendment Cover This?
When you’re a police officer, you are held to a higher standard. There is no arguing that. If you think it’s unfair, then you should probably find another line of work. If you believe you should be allowed to say whatever … Continue reading
Children of the Badge: The Impact of Stress on Law Enforcement Children
There has been lots of talk lately about police officers and the impact of PTSD…here is an article that takes a look at those who probably get overlooked in the equation of support….children.
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7 year old goes to park alone…mom arrested.
As parents, think of the advice you have given your children about dealing with strangers. Don’t talk to strangers. If a stranger tries to talk to you run away. Go where there are lots of people. Now how would you … Continue reading
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Tagged child neglect, emotional content, florida, information, port st lucie, sharing
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Militarization of Special Weapons and Tactics Teams In American Policing: A Los Angeles Police Department Perspective
The “militarization” of police departments is a sexy term. The real term is simply being prepared to fight fire with fire. Police react to the situation presented to them. SWAT Teams and military looking gear and equipment only became the … Continue reading
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Police and The Higher Standard
Two news articles caught my attention today because they both point directly to the heart of the police being held to a higher standard. The first is a video which details a police department’s search for a suspect wanted in relation … Continue reading
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Tagged facebook, higher standard, reputation management, risk management, twitter
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Conference Spotlight: Chief Executive Track
Looks like the IACP Chief Executive Track is certainly one to be following at this years conference.
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Live Tweeting – A Drug Raid?
Forget about virtual tweet-a-longs or twitter chats to let your community know what’s happening. How about hitting a door with a search warrant and tweeting while it’s happening. It appears that is just what Sgt Mark Jones of the North … Continue reading
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Tagged drugs, live tweeting, north wales police, raid, search warrant tweet a long, sergeant mark jones
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Powering up your presence with partners
There is no greater truth in today’s modern age of policing than a principal that was written 185 years ago; To maintain at all times a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police … Continue reading
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Tagged LESM, police, powering up partnerships, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Contests to connect with community
Contests are nothing new to social media. There is literally a real contest happening in a virtual world all the time. Some are for fun, some for prizes, bragging rights and laughs. Independence Day is a huge event here in … Continue reading
Genuine police response
Thank you PSNI Newry & Mourne for the morning chuckle courtesy of your Facebook Page. I personally love it when a stodgy old and proper industry like policing let’s down their hair a little and actually talks like the people … Continue reading