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How a Boston police officer’s fall down a City Hall playground slide in 2023 became a viral TikTok meme known as the “Boston cop slide”
Built on pride, purpose and self-leadership, this video is inspiring the next generation to serve
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
From a new roller skate unit to “free” helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities
The Fort Worth Police Department created its “diss track” in response to a Dallas Police recruiting billboard installed in Fort Worth
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
From Bloomington PD’s viral “ex-lover special” to witty police-themed valentines, PDs are using humor to engage communities this Valentine’s Day
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The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD reprimanded top cops for posts that served to “diminish senior law enforcement officers in the eyes of the public.”
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The Western Australia Police Force set out to create a powerful police recruitment video to attract recruits committed to policing the world’s largest jurisdiction
Capt. Gary Berg said the police officer’s actions were in line with his training
“The Commission’s decision finds the Appellant’s tweets to be protected speech and are not just cause for his termination,” a decision by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission states
The video led to a frisk and concealed firearm discovery, sparking debate over reasonable suspicion and the legality of the search
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The series sheds light on the narratives behind the most intense crime scenes, emphasizing the role of cameras in apprehending criminals and ensuring their conviction
An Uber Eats driver detected an odd smell from a burrito meal he picked up and pulled over to call the police; officers posted that they are “cooking up an investigation”
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The officer apologized for the posts, stating that he was on a medication that caused him to make “out of character” statements
The squirrel named Peanut was part of a raid on its caretaker’s home in Pine City
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
The Philadelphia PD fired 15 officers and disciplined dozens more in 2019 over Facebook posts deemed to be offensive; 20 officers sued, alleging free speech violations
Watch: Fla. sheriff’s office remake of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ scene brings humor to Halloween safety
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office video features Deadpool battling “bad guys” while singing Halloween safety tips to the tune of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye”
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Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
From understanding your audience to the importance of a strong call to action, these tips will help your police agency turn interest into applications
The Portage County elections board made the decision after the sheriff asked voters to record addresses with Kamala Harris yard signs so migrants can be sent to live with them
“Because you don’t want to raise your kid, so Sheriff [Mike] Chitwood’s going to raise them,” the Volusia County Sheriff said
Vallejo Police Department and California Highway Patrol officers began making arrests when suspect shined lasers at them; as suspects fled, they left behind a large snake
“Please use another route,” the Oxford Police Department posted on X. “And no, you cannot come help ‘clean up.’”
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