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Social media in law enforcement is a broad issue that has implications for many topics throughout the law enforcement community. The IACP Center for Social Media recognizes the need to explore the various topics and the role social media plays for each.

Click a topic on the left to view resources and tools that will provide valuable insight and information on how social media relates to these diverse issues.

Featured Topic: Emergency Preparedness & Response

Social media can be used before, during, and after emergency situations to make time-sensitive notifications for educational and informational purposes and can even allow for residents to respond with pertinent information they have related to the emergency situation.

Click here to view resources and information on emergency preparedness and response.