Tag Archives: police social media

Meh….I’m prepared

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tim Burrows

OMG!! Life ended as we know it this morning. All that is hailed as sacred was not available… FACEBOOK WENT DOWN!! As I write this, I fear I may not be able to go on as my beloved and trusted … Continue reading →

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Here comes the newest and best online resource for police

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Introducing the newest resource online for police, law enforcement and other like-minded industries and their communities… What is #copchat?   #copchat is a weekly conversation that will take place every Wednesday night starting at 9pm Eastern, on Twitter.  Each week we’ll discuss different … Continue reading →

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When does help hinder?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Tim Burrows

There is no arguing that the use of social media has been a great move forward for police and law enforcement in regards to communication.  Never has it been so easier for an officer or agency to send out messages … Continue reading →

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Pin this!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Tim Burrows

I admit it…I’m a “Pinner”.  Myself and seven other males in this world have Pinterest accounts[1].  We were brave enough to join the women’s unofficial social media platform of interest. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that … Continue reading →

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What should you respond to?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Here is a little follow-up to my last post. Trefor Munn-Venn is the President of Social Catalyst Inc. and a big believer that if you want to build a community, you have to give. You can find Trefor on Twitter or email … Continue reading →

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Engagement, communication and responding in social media

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Tim Burrows

Engagement.  The magic word that has led the vast majority of us turning to using social media.  We will often state first and foremost that the reason we are using so media is so that we can engage with our communities.  We want to open … Continue reading →

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Lost in the social space

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tim Burrows

I’ll let you in on a couple of things that are my escape.  Music and movies.  They show through in my most of my social feeds at one time or another.  I love getting lost in a great movie and … Continue reading →

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Causes for Content

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Tim Burrows

I am often asked by new users of social media questions along the lines of,  “What should I say? What’s ok to share from non-police organizations?  Should we be sharing information from other police agencies?” and others similarly based questions. … Continue reading →

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You Can’t do Social Media From Behind a Desk…WRONG!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Tim Burrows

I have a laundry list of blog topics that I have been meaning to write about here but just haven’t been dedicating the time I need to do it.  So for my first post in over a month, here goes.  Will … Continue reading →

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A 42+1 Social Business Screencast on Social Media with Tim Burrows of the Toronto Police

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tim Burrows

A 42+1 Social Business Screencast on Social Media with Tim Burrows of the Toronto Police. Big thanks to Robert Lavigne for having me on his inaugural broadcast for 42+1 Social Business Screencast. We used a Google+ Hangout to facilitate this.  

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