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The Police Media Relations topic page gives PIOs or other department spokespeople the tools and techniques - from media training to Facebook and social media tips - to increase your effective communications with various media entities and help to shape the public’s perception of its cops.
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'Gunman' hired to storm movie theater for promo stunt

To promote its premiere of the new Iron Man movie, a theater in Jefferson City, Missouri, hired several people to dress in full tactical gear and storm the screening - Full Story

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Obama defends FBI handling of Boston investigation

Obama told the press it wasn't fair to say FBI 'dropped the ball' because the suspects could not have been arrested based on rumors - Full Story

Videos

Dallas police's motorcade for President Obama

A video camera affixed to a Dallas police motorcycle officer’s bike captured these unique images of President Obama’s escorts through the city last week.

Columns

Facebook Forum: Firefighter sues after cop draws gun P1 Community - The Question

Facebook Forum: Firefighter sues after cop draws gun

You weighed in on who was right in a cop vs. firefighter lawsuit standoff - Full Story

Columns

Mastering the media: Saving your department's reputation Hayley Hudson - Stories from the Beat

Mastering the media: Saving your department's reputation

With the right strategies, it is possible to play the same games the media does - Full Story

Exclusives

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

Mayday, May Day! Preparing for Occupy 2.0

The Occupy movement was relatively dormant though the winter, but now that spring has sprung, we can be assured that these events will be back — and possibly back with a vengeance. - Full Story

Exclusives

A PD's social media solution to community relations

A PD's social media solution to community relations

The Redwood City Police Department has added Nixle to an already-robust social media strategy which already includes Facebook, Twitter, and CodeRED. - Full Story

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News crew gains new respect for police

News crew gains new respect for police

What a world we would live in if other media outlets tried as hard as the team at WAFF to achieve a better understanding of what police do. (PoliceOne Image) Precision, professionalism "just amazing"

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Seattle PD starts recorded statements

Seattle PD starts recorded statements

They will now communicate with the media through video statements posted on the PD's website. They call it an enhanced format, but critics say it's a way for police to avoid answering hard questions from reporters.
'Not contractually allowed'



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