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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
Anatomy of a Nice Tweet
Every once in a while a Tweet or Facebook post comes out of the streams that stand out a little more than the average post or update. Here’s one that happened yesterday. https://twitter.com/ShawnaCoxon/status/496768517665226752 To a lot of people this won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged homicide, molly, shawna coxon, social media for law enforcement, toronto police, twitter, veld music fest
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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
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
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management, Tips
Tagged child neglect, emotional content, florida, information, port st lucie, sharing
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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
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips, Uncategorized
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
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
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
Party Content for Police – SHINE
Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! What a great week in North America. BBQ’s, fireworks, travel, parties and more content than you can shake a sparkler at! Hopefully you have planned for this and if not, get to work right … Continue reading
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Tagged content, content creation, police, SHINE, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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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