When I first read articles about Nixle, I was concerned. Yes, it’s secure and stable, and that alone makes it a vastly better way to broadcast information than using Twitter. But the key word is “broadcast.” Social media enthusiasts are quick to point out that “it’s all about the relationship.” Communication is a two-way street;…
Tag Archive: Social network
Guest bloggers wanted
Cops 2.0 is looking for guest bloggers! Are you an officer, administrator, or other individual involved with social media in law enforcement? Let us know. We’re interested in what you and/or your department is doing with blogs, Twitter, Facebook/MySpace, wikis, or other applications, whether internally or used to connect with the public. We’re less interested…
When the equipment won’t work…
What do you do when the equipment your agency provides, will not support your goals for social outreach or the people ultimately in charge of the equipment do not want to run the software? The short and long answer is… I have no idea. BUT… I do know what I did. A bit risky. But…