Category Archives: Reputation Management

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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