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.
These social media celebrations recognize the courage, dedication and leadership of women in law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies nationwide highlight the courage, dedication and achievements of Black officers, reinforcing a commitment to diversity and inclusion
From officers explaining why they love their community to images of K-9 officers adorned with flowers, these posts are a mix of professionalism and festive spirit
“Kannapolis Police Department urges everyone to be careful when giving rides to strangers, especially the slithery kind,” the department said
“Man, as soon as I heard that dog, I gave up,” the suspects told the Pierce County sheriff’s deputies as they were being arrested
San Diego Police said the bike “is back home, much to the delight of Ace, a very good boy,” and that the arrest shows “the power of community collaboration”
“I don’t do this for the pats on the back or the shout-outs, but to help somebody when we can, when it’s appropriate, it’s fitting for our job,” Trooper Genslau said
And job action if you ignore it
The bakery said it has a policy “to not serve anyone that is armed in a uniform,” adding that officers are welcome “when they are off duty and not armed”
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“Don’t show me your butt!” Officer Hilton can be heard saying as the animal approaches
The state police force argued that revealing their policy on utilizing social media for investigations could potentially put public safety at risk
“I’m standing in the sheriff’s office and my shirt says Capt. Chris Gulli, so I’m kind of wondering what the story is,” Capt. Gulli says in the call
“In my head I was like, ‘He’s not dying in my hands.’ That’s not going to happen,” Officer Hacham said
“Some people have it together and know what they’re doing, but some who venture up there are complete a— clowns,” San Miguel Sheriff officials said
Corporal Jamie Haske has been with the Vancouver Police Department for 12 years; her son, officer Desmond Haske, joined in December 2021
The deputy, with help from a wildlife officer, worked to slowly tip a fence into the dumpster at an angle so the bear could climb out on the make-shift ramp
“There are many routes that one can take to end up in jail....this is a new one,” the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said
After more than 90 minutes underground, a 31-year-old suspect was plucked from the drain pipe, wearing just his underwear, body camera video shows
Officers from Louisville Metro Police Department, which is where the boy’s father had served, lined the sidewalks as Riley Cottongim walked into school
The burglary suspect said a force held his head in the pool, resulting in him being baptized while in the church, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said
The lightning bolt hit the back of the cruiser, making it “inoperable after the strike fried his electrical system,” officials said
Police caught up with the driver after he lost control and got stuck in a creek; the driver told police that he “worked for Google and was scared to stop”
Deputy Constant caught up to the runaway vessel by matching its speed inside the curve, allowing Deputy Fernandes to leap aboard and take control
Ivy Jurgensen credits the SRO with helping save her life, inspiring her to later become an SRO
Because the victim drove away, the suspect was left on foot near a parking lot where he was confronted by police and deputies
Video from the department shows the goats dispersed throughout the neighborhood, grazing on yards and walking in the street
Confronting bad news head-on is the best way to maintain public trust
The emu escaped from a sanctuary, leading officers on a pursuit through green fields and into a wooded area
As Trooper Moore was driving the dog to the shelter, the two formed a bond and she filled out adoption paperwork as soon as they arrived
“You can yell at me and argue with me,” Officer McDonald said, “but my horse doesn’t care what you have to say. He’s gonna keep going”
Officer Weiner said his heart broke for the children, so he left the home and brought back groceries for the family
Two officers were thrown overboard and temporarily pinned under a boat when they attempted to stop an unmanned boat
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