Category Archives: Reputation Management

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

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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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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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Let’s Talk (Again) About Community Policing via Improving Police

Re-blog Alert: This is a very short blog post from a very wise man who just gets it!  I love this! The video is awesome but what I really found best were the last few words, “…loosen up! Enjoy your … Continue reading

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Case Study: Measuring success with Prince George’s County PD

A couple of weeks ago the Prince George’s County Police Department announced on their blog that they would be live Tweeting a Vice Sting Operation targeting John’s who choose to solicit the services of prostitutes. The department made it clear … Continue reading

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Sex on the Social Media Police Beat

An announcement this week from the Prince George’s County Police sent some of the social media world into a bit of a tailspin. The PRPD plans on live tweeting a prostitution sting operation.  In their release they say;  “The PGPD’s … Continue reading

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The real social media police policing the police

The following post is a direct copy from the Birmingham Post. Click the link if you want to see the original, but it’s the same. I am looking for your thoughts on this (mainly from police, law enforcement, community managers, … Continue reading

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Did #myNYPD really backfire?

Are the police perfect? NO Have the police made mistakes? YES Will mistakes continue to happen? They SURE WILL!  Was #myNYPD a mistake? ABSOLUTELY NOT.  In fact I love it and I know many others love it as well. I … Continue reading

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Making a Difference

Something really interesting happened on Twitter on April 15th, 2014 at 7:00pm. It had nothing to do with bombs, airplanes or Miley Cyrus (although all those things did trend on April 15th). This was different. A refreshing difference. A Twitter … Continue reading

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“Social Media is Tricky” ~ James Franco

James Franco said the above statement in an interview the other day with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on “Live with Kelly and Michael.” He is absolutely right…but not at all for the reason that you might think. In this … Continue reading

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