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Now she has the basic understanding, she’s focusing on what her job will deal with mostly – social media and creating transparency in the dealings the police department has with the public and internally. She’s been active in putting together an upcoming “Ask the Chief” session featuring Police Chief, James Brown answering questions on Facebook and Twitter for two hours on April 5, 2016.
Amy’s also going to do “Tweet Alongs,” similar to ride-alongs, but all on Twitter, where she’ll explain how the different units function and respond to comments and questions.
Reaching out to the public through social media and other media is a valuable way for departments to tell their story and build trust through transparency. McCarter said, “Law enforcement faces a lot of challenges.” She went on to say since she is not a law enforcement officer, she hopes the public will see her as a resource to access and tie into any concerns they may have, saying, “I’m very happy to fill that role.”
It’s a good move on Topeka PD’s part. Building relationships when things are good, and no crisis is looming means when a problem happens, people are more comfortable with allowing time to get things right again.
Amy McCarter's Linkedin Profile Picture[/caption]
Now she has the basic understanding, she’s focusing on what her job will deal with mostly – social media and creating transparency in the dealings the police department has with the public and internally. She’s been active in putting together an upcoming “Ask the Chief” session featuring Police Chief, James Brown answering questions on Facebook and Twitter for two hours on April 5, 2016.
Amy’s also going to do “Tweet Alongs,” similar to ride-alongs, but all on Twitter, where she’ll explain how the different units function and respond to comments and questions.
Reaching out to the public through social media and other media is a valuable way for departments to tell their story and build trust through transparency. McCarter said, “Law enforcement faces a lot of challenges.” She went on to say since she is not a law enforcement officer, she hopes the public will see her as a resource to access and tie into any concerns they may have, saying, “I’m very happy to fill that role.”
It’s a good move on Topeka PD’s part. Building relationships when things are good, and no crisis is looming means when a problem happens, people are more comfortable with allowing time to get things right again.
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