SOC 3730 Lecture : March 7 week 9.docx
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Courts and society: the guelph police service supports a full social media platform in their information sharing with the community, constantly reviewing out security settings to ensure that social media communications are: What is social media: a set of internet tools that enables shared community experiences, both online and in person. 45-75 fastest growing segment: growing problem with kids under 18 sexting. Iacp conducted a survey on law enforcements use of social media. 81. 1% of agencies surveyed use social media. 66% of agencies surveyed have a facebook page. 35% pf agencies surveyed have a social media policy and an additional 23. 2% are in the process of creating a policy. 61. 6% of agencies not using social media are considering its adoption: most used mediums: facebook, twitter and youtube, communications: Traditionally, broadcasts and announcements, promotion of events, notifying the public of crime problems, road closures, media releases etc.