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When to hit send…or tweet, post, update.

Like the classic Kenny Rodgers song said, “You have to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away and know when to run.” I have always looked at the use of social media … Continue reading

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What do you say?

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

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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The first question of social media

One of the common questions that comes up when I am doing social media training for law enforcement is, “What do we say?” I can teach the tools. I can teach the functionality of the tools. I can teach how … Continue reading

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

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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Maximizing Minimal Resources

I often hear the reasons (excuses) that more agencies aren’t jumping on board the SM train is because, “We don’t have the officer resources.” or, “There isn’t any money.”  I will grant you that those are two of the most … Continue reading

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Law Enforcement doesn’t need Social Media

If you know anything about me, you know that I really don’t mean that, but I got your attention didn’t I!! For the past 30 months I have both professionally and personally made a study of the use of Social … Continue reading

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Does your strategy actually have a strategy

I am not a fan at all of people, organizations or companies that think they should use Social Media as their communications strategy.  Social Media is a communications tool, plain and simple.  I’m sure that you don’t have a policy … Continue reading

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