A recent study suggests that social media networks are already at a point where they can be a highly useful tool during natural disasters.
By Tim Hardiman
In January, 13-year-old Nicole Madison Lovell was kidnapped and killed, allegedly by an 18-year-old man she met through an anonymous messaging application, Kik Messenger. Police officers must have a broad understanding of the dangers of social media apps, how they’re being used by young people, and why they’re so attractive to predators.
In May, American Military University (AMU) hosted a webinar in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). This webinar focused on advanced social media investigation techniques to help law enforcement officers and agencies locate and rescue lost or missing children. Learn more about using social media for investigations including self-destructing and secret apps that officers should be aware of during such investigations.
By Dr. Shana Nicholson and Joseph Heaton Social media has become a staple in today’s society. It is hard…
By Leischen Stelter, American Military University How well are you prepared to communicate with the public during a crisis?…
By Merritt Kearns Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Public University According to the National Incident…
By Leischen Stelter
Like it or not, social media is here to stay. It’s a tool fire departments can use to build goodwill within their communities and improve how they communicate with the people they serve, however, it’s also something that fire departments should enter into cautiously. Read more as two fire experts weigh-in on social media best practices in the fire services.
By James McLaughlin
In the last several years, social networking has become an integral part of our lives, both professionally and socially. There have been many privacy concerns with social media including recent settlements with social media giants such as Facebook and Google.
By Timothy Hardiman
Like most other organizations, police agencies are exploring the various uses, opportunities and dangers associated with social media. One aspect of social media that is of interest to law enforcement is using it as a tool while conducting investigations or developing intelligence. Criminals will post a surprising amount of useful and even incriminating information online.