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#CopChat – Wednesday September 17, 2014 – Topic
Drugs… Are they good for anything at all? Are there any redeeming quality to them that be properly explained by anyone? That depends greatly on which side of the legal fence you choose to sit on. Ask any police officer … Continue reading
#CopChat – Wednesday September 10 – Topic
Content is what drives social media. Many people consider it so important that the term, “Content is king” has ruled the content marketing world. While I don’t subscribe to that (I believe that your message is actually king), I do … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Inspiration, Strategy
Tagged #copchat, content marketing, police, social media for law enforcement
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#CopChat August 27 – Topic
Wednesday August 27, 2014 Tonight’s Topic “Following your local police – agency and officers” Tonight we are going to take a look at your local police and it’s officers that are using social media. Questions will center around their use … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Resources
Tagged #copchat, community, police social media, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Why you need to follow the police on social media
Need? Do you really need to follow the police on social media? Very simply put, yes you do. You need to follow your local city police, county police and state police. Some of you may be thinking that, “Tim, I … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy
Tagged community, LESM, police, police departments, police officers, social media, social media for law enforcement
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Anatomy of a Nice Tweet
Every once in a while a Tweet or Facebook post comes out of the streams that stand out a little more than the average post or update. Here’s one that happened yesterday. https://twitter.com/ShawnaCoxon/status/496768517665226752 To a lot of people this won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Tips
Tagged homicide, molly, shawna coxon, social media for law enforcement, toronto police, twitter, veld music fest
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Does the 1st Amendment Cover This?
When you’re a police officer, you are held to a higher standard. There is no arguing that. If you think it’s unfair, then you should probably find another line of work. If you believe you should be allowed to say whatever … Continue reading
Powering up your presence with partners
There is no greater truth in today’s modern age of policing than a principal that was written 185 years ago; To maintain at all times a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged LESM, police, powering up partnerships, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Contests to connect with community
Contests are nothing new to social media. There is literally a real contest happening in a virtual world all the time. Some are for fun, some for prizes, bragging rights and laughs. Independence Day is a huge event here in … Continue reading
Party Content for Police – SHINE
Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! What a great week in North America. BBQ’s, fireworks, travel, parties and more content than you can shake a sparkler at! Hopefully you have planned for this and if not, get to work right … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged content, content creation, police, SHINE, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Sir Robert Peel’s Social Media Principles of Modern Policing #SMDAY
To honor the 5th Mashable Social Media Day, I thought it would be fun to re-write Sir Robert Peel‘s, “Peel’s Principles of Modern Policing” with a social media focus. Enjoy. Social Peelian Principle 1 The primary objective for policing efforts … Continue reading