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Videosby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2016

PA Officer Fired Over Apparent Racist Social Media Post

A part-time police officer in McKeesport, PA, was fired after an apparent racist social media post involving the officer began circulating online, the mayor of McKeesport said. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2016

IL Man Convicted for Using Emojis to Threaten Police Officer

A Peoria, IL, man was sentenced Thursday to probation and released after spending 85 days in the Peoria County Jail for writing a threatening message to a then-Peoria police officer on Facebook.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2016

Dallas Officer Asks NFL Player Not to Disrespect Flag on Sunday

Officer Dan Russell posted an open letter today, after hearing that some players planned to sit during the National Anthem again on Sunday, which is 9/11.

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NewsAugust 31, 2016

Geofeedia and Carahsoft Partner on Location-Based Social Media Intelligence

Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Geofeedia’s U.S. federal government aggregator, making the company’s social media intelligence solutions available to the public sector via Carahsoft’s GSA schedule and SEWP V contracts.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2016

Austin Police Try New Recruiting Tactics to Bolster, Diversify Ranks

Outreach efforts toward prospective female applicants are part of a series of responses by Austin police to address a recruiting problem that a consulting group's recently released report said is the biggest challenge facing the department.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2016

Video: Austin Police Detective Suspended Over Facebook Comments

The Austin (TX) Police Department suspended a detective they say posted inappropriate comments on his alias Facebook page about the fatal shooting of a naked unarmed teen.

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Videosby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2016

Austin Police Detective Suspended Over Facebook Comments

The Austin (TX) Police Department says Detective Jason Chiappardi posted inappropriate comments on his alias Facebook page about the shooting of naked unarmed teen David Joseph. The department gave him a three-day suspension without pay. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 18, 2016

Detroit Officer Reflects on Child Shooting: 'He Is Why We Do What We Do'

Detroit Officer Chris Rabior wrote a powerful post on Facebook about a shooting that left a 7-year-old boy in critical condition and the emotions he went through trying to help save the boy's life.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2016

Milwaukee Officer Facing Social Media Threats After Fatal OIS

“Now y'all see his face if he's seen anywhere in the city drop him,” read one post. Another called for a gun so the person could “shoot him right in his head.” The posters gave the officer’s name and some included his home address.

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Articlesby Dave SmithAugust 12, 2016

Give Me an Unlisted Number, Please

Any officer who is on social media should know it makes us too easy to find. So here are a few steps to take to protect your identity and your family.

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