In today’s digital age, social media has become an essential tool for law enforcement agencies. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are no longer just avenues for personal connection—they’re powerful channels for communication, community engagement, and crime prevention. One key benefit of social media is its ability to foster transparency. By sharing real-time updates about…

Be prepared. Sure, you could be spontaneous and click the “live” button without an agenda, but logistically, you should have some things prepared. Make sure to have good lighting and sound. This doesn’t have to be a Hollywood production, but having a bright video, sound that is clear and not muffled, and limited background noise…

It’s no secret that Facebook is constantly changing. It’s changed drastically since its debut in 2004. I remember being a senior in high school and patiently waiting to get my college e-mail. Was I in a hurry to get an early start on my college studies? No…I wanted to create a Facebook account! One of…

My last few years of police work have been interesting, rewarding, and even extremely challenging at times. I’ve always had a passion for helping people. I love to network and that carried into my law enforcement career. I rarely miss the opportunity to meet someone new, or to carry on a conversation with a complete…

In the police world, training is not only important, it’s an ongoing requirement. We train in firearms, hand-to-hand combat, mental health, driving, and the list goes on, and on! Our departments know how important training is. Most departments have a senior officer in charge of training, whose only focus is to make sure you get…

Gaining your community’s trust through social media isn’t impossible. Here’s 5 quick, easy ways to better engage your community. real time traffic and other emergency updates What happens if you turn your department’s social media into an accurate source for news? If your community can follow your page to stay up to date on important…

In early 2004 Facebook made its debut. Back then, Facebook was a social network for college students. I’m sure that no one imagined we’d be talking about the importance Facebook would play for police agencies in 2018. Facebook and other social media platforms are the modern day “cop shop.” But let’s face it, everyone is…

Wondering who the voices are behind local law enforcement’s online presence? For the Muncie Police and Delaware County Sheriff’s departments, those would be Chase Winkle and Joe Krupa, respectively. The Muncie police officer and deputy sheriff were eager to learn how they could improve in this job and attended a social media conference months ago. But…

POLICE SOCIAL MEDIA ACADEMY: The Muncie Police Department is taking a page from Sgt. John Perrine’s book and trying to improve their social media presence to connect with the people they serve. Click here to view the video on Facebook