Social media and tactical considerations for law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies have long understood the value of social media as a public relations tool, but many have begun to recognize its potential for investigating crime and managing large gatherings of people.

A new guide published by the non-profit Police Executive Research Forum provides insights and tips for departments looking to do more than public relations outreach with their Twitter and Facebook feeds.

The guide advises departments to “not be afraid to take calculated risks” in disseminating certain information to the public in real-time.
http://policeforum.org/library/technology/SocialMediaandTacticalConsiderationsforLawEnforcement.pdf