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Engagement / Investigation #CopChat ep. 4

“Oops, I better watch what I tweet. @CityPolice just followed me!” We’ve seen that tweet more than a couple of times. It’s almost always done in jest, but there’s a grain of truth to it.  Judges have reminded us, along … Continue reading

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The best social media users really suck

To best social users really suck…sorry but it needs to be said. The more I see the cream rising to the top, the more obvious it is that the best people in the world of anything really suck! Honestly, the … Continue reading

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10 Tips to get ReTweeted

Being ReTweeted (RT) is one of the best compliments that you can be paid on Twitter.  The ultimate goal of every one of your tweets should be to have your message shared.  Remember, if you are putting the value of … Continue reading

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#CopChat Wednesday, July 4, 2012, ep 2

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the inaugural edition of #copchat last Wednesday night.  We had a great time getting a feel for how it will play out in the future and a little bit of what will work … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Cities…the Twitter Edition.

Canada Day 2012.  The day Canucks celebrate the earths 2nd largest country’s 145th birthday.  145 years ago when the great Canadian nation was born the tools for communication were messengers, parchment, quills and ink wells. Today, computers, wireless, Twitter and … Continue reading

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What will your history be

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. ~ Sir Winston Churchill ~ Winston Churchill is one of my all time favourite people in history and sits at the top of my, “Who would you like … Continue reading

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#CopChat…here’s what to expect for inaugural chat.

June 27th, 2012 #copchat ep. 1 So, we’re finally here. Very soon we’ll be kicking off the inaugural episode of #copchat and with your help, we know it’s going to be great hour.  (Yes, it may go longer…we’ll call that … Continue reading

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Meh….I’m prepared

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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Should corporate accounts avoid some conversations?

I am all about police using social media channels to show the public that there are real people behind the accounts that have interests, likes and dislikes just like everyone else. Whether you call this being personable, personal or relatable … Continue reading

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Here comes the newest and best online resource for police

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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