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Social Media for Cops

In the Social Media for Cops section you’ll find news reports and expert articles dealing with all things social media. Facebook and Twitter are being used by officers to connect with each other, with the public, and with departments around the world, sometimes for fun and other times to help solve crimes.
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Philly DA asks Facebook to take down 'Kill rats' page

By Joseph A. Slobodzian The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia District Attorney... - Full Story

News

Maryland sheriff's office posts 'disturbing' tweet

The post "joked" that the IRS sent back his tax return due to listing illegal immigrants, drug abusers and prisoners among others as dependents - Full Story

Columns

Survey: Citizens want cops on Facebook Hayley Hudson - Stories from the Beat

Survey: Citizens want cops on Facebook

In results released at IACP, respondents said they're only minimally informed of local police activities - Full Story

Columns

Cops have fewer rights than criminals Val Van Brocklin - Cop Gumbo

Cops have fewer rights than criminals

What do police officers need to know about the 1st and 4th Amendment rights of public employees? - Full Story

Videos

Vigilante bike theft victim

A man whose bike was stolen made a YouTube video and not only got his bicycle back, but used it to chase down the suspect before police arrested him.

In-depth News

Police use Facebook to fight crime

Police use Facebook to fight crime

SYCAMORE, Ill. — Facebook and MySpace aren't just for connecting with friends. Police are using these Web sites to catch criminals.

"I'm always amazed at what people put on [social Web sites]," said Sycamore, Ill., Police Sgt. Steve Cook who works in the investigative department. - Full Story



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