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Comment on A trouble shared by nicoladavies2013

nicoladavies2013 — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:09:23 +0000

Absolutely. That plan needs to allocate rolls, so it’s someone’s job to monitor social media, someone’s job to be proactive on each channel (and control the accuracy of messages) but also someone’s job not to panic, take the monitoring and feed it back to key people. Be the translator. In an actual crisis you’ll be so glad you’ve got petiole on each bit, rather than a bunch of people trying to do everything.

Comment on What next for police and social media? by Geoff Charnley

Geoff Charnley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:21:46 +0000

I’ll explore with those more ICT literate than me! Many thanks for your idea.

Illustration – to conduct a “live” physical + online meeting where participants (c20 to 50 in number) can see and hear each other (e.g. online participants displayed in rows of live video pics). Meetings generally have a Powerpoint presentation (could be distributed separately for perusal before the meeting if necessary) followed by discussion and agreement of key messages at the meeting. Duration c2 hours. Meeting would comprise participants both physically but also virtually present.

Comment on What next for police and social media? by amandacomms1

amandacomms1 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:39:33 +0000

Have you thought about establishing a community on Google+ that would allow you to network and share ideas in a more detailed way. You can also do hangouts rather than skype.

Comment on What next for police and social media? by Geoff Charnley

Geoff Charnley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:23:48 +0000

USE OF SOCIAL ON-LINE MEDIA
c80 volunteers (Independent Advisory Group) IAG in Hants and IoW use a password protected Yammer site online to share information and comment. We have varied skills, backgrounds, experience and knowledge that the Police use as “critical friend” (openness + confidentiality = very frank comment!) input. IAGs established post Stephen Lawrence Inquiry findings >> being closer to the community.
My suggestion is to further develop this idea nationwide for IAG members to have on-going wider discussions on key national topics. HMGov’t , ACPO, Police College, PCCs and Regional Police Forces etc. would have access. Twitter often insufficient to enable full explanation of idea or fully comment on issues. Access would be much more “open” than our local Yammer site but major benefit would be to gather ideas and comment from the wider community – who know; innovation could accelerate dramatically pus efficiencies + cost savings!!

ALSO – protected sites like Yammer could extend “group discussion” as well as individual comment opportunities to many people with mobility difficulties, etc. who find it impractical to attend meetings. Additionally linking web-broadcasts Skype?) of conferences, external meetings etc. to homebound people would also enable their participation and interest!

What do you think please?

Comment on Community takes control of communication by Police enlist community reporters to give a public viewpoint

Police enlist community reporters to give a public viewpoint — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:08:08 +0000

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Comment on Community takes control of communication by Ross

Ross — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:18:12 +0000

A really interesting & exciting move. You’re doing some great work over there & this post has really got me thinking how this could be something that’s really important across the public sector.

Comment on It can’t be 9 to 5 by Liz Christopher (@LizCpher)

Liz Christopher (@LizCpher) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:42:40 +0000

Hi Amanda, thanks for joining the chat last week and great post. I suspect that those that most worry about the blur between work and personal time are those that want to just turn up to work, do their work, go home and get paid.

For those of us who see their job as more than that, mobile gives us the ability to easily keep on top of and respond to emergencies. However, that doesn’t have to mean that we work really long hours, just that our time may no longer fit to the standard 9 to 5. So yes, employers need to also be flexible.

Flexible working does though require discipline. You need to know how to turn off, and that can be quite a challenge for some people.

Comment on 2012: a year of crisis, social media and integrity by Shareen

Shareen — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:46:14 +0000

Completely agree. I just moved to Canada from Egypt, and with the political situation there, the only truths you can rely on are the one the ones being tweeted or posted on FB. Well written and insightful post.

Comment on Building trust one day at a time by Michael Harris

Michael Harris — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:47:48 +0000

Great news – the post is now live on our site: http://www.guerillapolicy.org/guerilla-policy/2012/12/24/building-trust-one-day-at-a-time/

Comment on Building trust one day at a time by amandacomms1

amandacomms1 — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:59:48 +0000

That is fine thanks. If you need anything let me know.