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Are you killing your own information on Twitter?
Everyday I see lots of great information on Twitter shared by some really amazing people, accounts and agencies. Some of this information is through running streams, while some comes through lists and more is found from just basic search parameters. … Continue reading
Little Black Rain Cloud
Sometimes you just see something that is so awesome the only thing you can do is stare in awe and commence a slow, deliberate golf clap while the greatness just overcomes you. I have just had one of those moments. … Continue reading
Responding to crime reports on Social Media
So I’m trying to figure out a sports analogy to describe the two examples below… split the uprights/shanked the conversion (NFL and CFL in full swing) through the five hole / hit the crossbar (Hockey is back baby) hit one … Continue reading
My Way
I love this song. Frank Sinatra’s version of “My Way.” It’s not the music or the era, but the words within the song that have stood the test of time. That have inspired and given strength. Especially this verse; For … Continue reading
Vine vs Instagram Part II
I don’t like making any decisions based purely on like / don’t like. I prefer to play with things, experiment, read and really rate the pros and cons before I make a preferential choice for one thing over another. I will tell … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged instagram, police and law enforcement, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows, video, vine, youtube
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Social Currency for safety
One of the major stumbling blocks of social media use by police and law enforcement is how we talk or provide advice, information and or warnings. We talk to the public like we talk to each other or in court … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged law enforcement, LESM, police, SMEM, social currency, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Challenging the Status Quo
It’s so easy to agree with what is popular. It’s even easier to say something that you know will never rock the boat. Sitting on the fence is one sure way to never offend anyone and even better, never saying … Continue reading
Getting It First or Getting It Right
This just became one of my favourite blog posts ever. I’m not going to say anything about it. I’m just going to ask you to read it and understand exactly what Jim Garrow (@jgarrow) is saying here: From “The Face … Continue reading
#CopChat, November 14th, A double meaning to “citizen police”?
Over the weekend Christa happened to notice, affixed to the back windshields of several official police vehicles in her home state of South Carolina, “Don’t Tread on Me” stickers. In the US this symbol, the Gadsden flag, has historical significance: it was … Continue reading
Posted in Communication
Tagged LESM, police, politics and police, social media for law enforcement
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Canadian Red Cross, Social Media and You
On Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, the Canadian Red Cross released a survey that they conducted with Ipsos Reid to gauge how we feel about social media and they work that is done by them, social media and being prepared. The results, while … Continue reading