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…

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