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    Public Information Officers Section (PIO)

    Social Media for Today's Law Enforcement: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Engaging Your Community

    Monday, October 16, 2023
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
    Location: Room: 9

      Submitter and Speaker(s)

    • Shannon Lyons

      Research Scientist & Managing Partner
      The Harbour Group, LLC
      Garfield, New Jersey, United States

      • Speaker(s)

    • Jeffrey Stewart

      Commander, Community Affairs Division
      Garfield Police Department, New Jersey
      Garfield, New Jersey, United States

    • Ronald Bohannon

      Captain
      Garfield Police Department, New Jersey
      Garfield, New Jersey, United States

    This workshop will explore the potential of social media to enhance law enforcement's relationship with the community. With the great power of social media comes great responsibility. That's why we've developed the concept of "Choose Your Million" to help responsibly guide a department's social media strategy. Instructed by one of the few Instagram-verified police officers, the presentation will delve into real-life examples of how social media posts have impacted communities in both positive and negative ways. Social media fosters collaboration with diverse groups, including car clubs, churches, and civic organizations. Attendees will explore the power of social media in today's law enforcement and discover how to "Choose Your Million" through positive and effective engagement.