Censoring on Police Officer Social Media Accounts; Can You Do It?
Posting that uniform picture, opinion, or case update on Instagram might limit your abilities to censor haters or comments you just don’t like.
California Requires Police Remove Booking Photos on Social Media
Learn how California’s new law mandates police to remove booking photos in social media posts, and the workarounds police are using to keep communities safe.
San Joaquin County Probation Department’s New Website
The new San Joaquin County Probation Department website designed by TOC Public Relations offers easy navigation, resources, news, and recruitment info.
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Are you sick of the haters and trolls using your department's social media platforms as a sounding board for their personal agendas? Wondering how to deal with it? In this article, TOC Public Relations CEO Tamrin Olden and Director of Operations Mike Bires lend their expertise and share a tactic they have used for years. In this article, we'll...
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YouTube Custom Handles For Police and Fire Departments
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California Law Regulates Police Social Media Posts
On July 23, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1475, which regulates the posting of booking photos on social media platforms by law enforcement agencies. On January 1, 2022, California Penal Code Section 13665 became law. Here’s what you need to know as a public affairs officer or social media manager posting for a law...
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Censoring on Police Officer Social Media Accounts; Can You Do It?
Posting that uniform picture, opinion, or case update on Instagram might limit your abilities to censor haters or comments you just don’t like.
California Requires Police Remove Booking Photos on Social Media
Learn how California’s new law mandates police to remove booking photos in social media posts, and the workarounds police are using to keep communities safe.
San Joaquin County Probation Department’s New Website
The new San Joaquin County Probation Department website designed by TOC Public Relations offers easy navigation, resources, news, and recruitment info.