5 Ways Police Can Use Social Media

Most communities have websites which provide their citizens with basic contact information, resources and links.  While extremely useful, it is a static snapshot in time.  Typically, websites are are not interactive nor dynamic.  There are, however, Social Media Tools, such as Facebook and Twitter that now play that role.  They're being used to:

1.  Issue an Alert, i.e. power outages, road closings
2.  Post Photo of "Wanted"



3.  Provide Timely Information to Public
4.  Post Significant Arrest                                                   
5. Post job openings

Read how Kansas City Police created a  YouTube Channel which include videos with "Crime Prevention Tips".  They've even embrace Pinterest as an additional communication channel.
Tell us how your community Police Department is using Social Media.