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Social Media and Freedom of Speech
Policies, procedures, guidelines and training all attempt to help and guide a law enforcement officer’s decision-making and set the boundaries for what should and shouldn’t be done. But, is that enough? Common sense should be the real guide in some … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management, Tips
Tagged facebook, first amendment, law enforcement social media, police, privacy
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Intention vs Perception and Reality
On January 28th, 2015 the United States Army published an article and did what most of do nowadays to promote our work…they tweeted it out. It didn’t take long for people to voice their disappointment about the tweet and take … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management, Tips
Tagged apology, intention, offensive tweet, perception, reality
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The Truth About Waze
Some people in the police and law enforcement community are looking at Google to shut down the Waze App citing officer safety concerns and comparing some of the apps functionality to ‘stalking police’ software. The question is, “Is Waze dangerous to … Continue reading
What happened to the Brimfield Police?
UPDATE 1:18pm…see bottom of post If you’ve been following along with the Brimfield Police Department and their former Chief, David Oliver, you know that things have changed in OH-IO. Gone is Chief Oliver, as are the police department’s Facebook and … Continue reading
Facebook Settings For Police Public Profiles and Pages
Last month I ran a free webinar on settings within Facebook to help police officers protect themselves in their private lives.. A common question that came up was, “Setting for our public profiles and pages.” With that in mind, I have … Continue reading
#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
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management
Tagged #copchat, community, law enforcement social media, LESM, police, twitter chat
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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
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
Avoid becoming the next “Celebrity Nude Photos” victim
To most of us, the headline of celebrity nude photos is at the very least, intriguing. Some us may go link clicking to ‘see’ what all the buzz is about. Other’s won’t give the idea of seeing their favorite Hollywood star nude … Continue reading
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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