Tag Archives: police using social media

Setting the record straight

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tim Burrows

I’ve veered away from the basics of social media series to focus on an interesting story that I just came across. Ogden police seek to quell online rumors about student’s death Quick notes of the above story. A 14-year-old girl … Continue reading →

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Where oh where does my little post go?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Tim Burrows

Where do you decide to put your information when you venture out into the big beautiful world of social media?  Conservatively speaking (really conservative) you have over 100 quality choices where you can post your content.  Divide that by the … Continue reading →

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What do you say?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tim Burrows

So, what do you need to say in the social media space to be successful?  Hold on successful? This is a post about how to…not analytics.  Lets not start to talk about success yet.  Better question, “What do I say … Continue reading →

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Ontario Crime Prevention Week Kick Off – Keynote Address

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Tim Burrows

On Monday, Novemeber 7th, I had the honour of giving the keynote address for the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police – Crime Prevention Kick Off.  The following is that address. Technology and Crime Prevention “Minister Meilleur, Chair Mukherjee, Deputy … Continue reading →

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Police confused about social media? With this kind of thinking…no wonder!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tim Burrows

I read an article recently in a popular on-line magazine that suggested police are struggling with the use of social media. My take?  The only reason police are having any difficulty with the use of social media could not be … Continue reading →

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