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Mike Bires

Social Media Strategies

Officer Mike Bires has been a police officer for more than 20 years in Southern California. Along with working assignments in corrections, SWAT, bike patrol, and as a field training officer, Mike is currently a university resource officer for a large university. Having a background in website design and development, he is on the Azusa Police Department’s Social Media Team and is the developer of their website. He is also the founder of LawEnforcement.Social, which is a law enforcement social media resource website.”

You can follow Mike on Twitter at @iSocialCop.

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LATEST ARTICLES
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How police departments can neutralize internet trolls
When internet trolls harass your department, don’t take the bait
October 05, 2016 02:46 PM
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Officer Safety
Is the Cell 411 app a threat to officer safety?
Cell 411 could prove be deadly for civilians and law enforcement
April 27, 2016 07:06 PM
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Mike Bires
8 tips for controlling obscenities and trolls on your PD’s Facebook
When “keyboard commandos” want to spew their venom on your department’s social media pages, what should you do?
May 20, 2015 05:58 PM
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Mike Bires
Does your agency have social media skeptics? How to win them over
If you are trying to grow your department’s social media program and are met with resistance, point to other agencies’ successful efforts — and be patient
March 27, 2015 02:02 PM
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Could Nextdoor replace Facebook for police?
Unlike popular social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, Nextdoor is a virtual neighborhood watch social media platform for specific neighborhoods
December 09, 2014 02:14 PM
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Mike Bires
Social Media
Steal these 2 ideas to build your PD’s Facebook page
The common denominator in these two examples of Facebook success is that each is managing their page in a way that works for their department, their community, and themselves
June 17, 2014 06:42 AM
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Mike Bires
Police Jobs & Careers
What administrators need to know about police social media managers
It is our mission to make our departments look like the finest law enforcement officers (and people) on the face of the Earth — you have nothing to fear
December 12, 2013 04:15 AM
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Mike Bires
Social Media
What to consider when setting up PD social media accounts
There are dozens of networks your department could join — how do you make the most of your limited time?
October 17, 2013 10:28 AM
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