Our guests today were Christa Miller and Tim Burrow who launched #copchat last Wednesday on Twitter. The first chat was a huge success so it is good to evaluate now that the rush is over.
We discussed what #copchat can do to improve the communication between law enforcement and the public. Some chimed in to say that the public only hears about bad cops and how we almost never hear about all the good they do.
We touched on the possibilities of social media (and of course, the pitfalls) and what cold case bloggers can contribute to the discussion. As I mentioned, there can be a lot of pressure on cops to solve a cold case and the victim family’s requests can be seen as encouraging or motivating but it can also get on cops’ nerves. There are clear differences between what the police can still do after so many years and what the family hopes for or wants to get done.
The realistic view must come from clear and open communication lines and we must dispel myths created by TV CSI. Instrumental is also that the cold case bloggers remain objective. We can facilitate the communication by describing the investigation and possibilities in plain language and can translate the families’ concerns in non-polarizing questions. But there has to be a foundation of trust and the willingness to work together. We are not there yet!
#copchat will take place every Wednesday evening starting at 9pm EST but as Christa said, stay tuned for different days and times to facilitate our UK friends!
Our next guest for #cclivechat on July 6 is Laura Madison who will discuss crisis mapping with us. Her Twitter account is here. Kindly note that the schedule on my homepage only lists the #cclivechats with a guest or specific theme. All the non-listed chats are general cold case updates.
Thanks to all who tuned in. The verbatim thread of today’s #cclivechat is below so you can read for yourself what else we discussed.
Cheers!
Vidocq_CC | Time for #cclivechat. We focus today on another chat! http://t.co/Ivu11gHD #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:59:57 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | My guests today are @christammiller and @T_Burrows who launched #copchat this week. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:29 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | So first of all, welcome Tim and Christa and thanks for being my guests. How are you? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:48 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat Hello everyone and tahks so much for having me here. @Vidocq_CC | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:01:15 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC #cclivechat Doing very well here! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:01:36 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Thanks Vidster! Hi to everyone joining us! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:01:56 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Hi Tim, good to see you. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:02:11 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC Thanks. So happy to be here. Seriously, a great chat with great people #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:02:41 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Hi Christa! Good to see you too! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:02:48 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | So a question to both: in one tweet tell me your first impression of Wednesday's launch of #copchat! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:03:21 +0000 |
T_Burrows | Awesome!! RT @Vidocq_CC: So a question to both: in one tweet tell me your first impression of Wednesday's launch of #copchat! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:03:46 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC First impression: better than we could've hoped for! Some amazing ideas & people coming together. #copchat #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:04:42 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Did it surprise you how many folks tuned in and, were you able to keep up with all the tweets? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:04:57 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC #copchat opened an opportunity for the community and police to come together in a relaxed, open forum with no agendas #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:05:09 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Can you tell us the plan for #copchat? It is weekly but what are your topics and main issues to cover? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:05:56 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @T_Burrows: #copchat opened an opportunity for the community & police to come together in a relaxed, open forum w/ no agendas #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:06:01 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC My hope was for 100ppl, and we passed that. Keeping up was a challenge a few times, but that's a great challenge. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:06:19 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Agreed! Now how about recaps after each chat so folks can read what they missed. Where will those be posted? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:07:14 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Our focus will be on communications & community, social media as part of that, & other high tech issues (1/2) #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:07:30 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC Honest expectation was around 75, internal goal was 100. 115 (minus a few spammers) so all in all...WOW! #cclivechat #copchat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:07:35 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Bill5250 The pleasure is all mine! Happy #CanadaDay long weekend! @Vidocq_CC @christammiller #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:08:17 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Yes, I saw the spammer and bots ... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:08:34 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC We also want to cover related issues like investigations, risk management, crisis/emergency comms, etc. (2/2) #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:09:06 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC We're using @hashtracking tool to capture the tweets from the chat and transcripst will be posted a few times after #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:09:32 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller So tell me how I can help. As you know, my focus is on cold cases. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:09:51 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Do mean the link or are you posting the verbatim thread on a blog as well? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:10:31 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller A topic that interest me is stress management for cops and PTSD. Are those topics you will cover as well? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:11:40 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC @hashtracking is a great tool (in beta right now) The link that I posts includes a tab with the verbatim chat #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:12:07 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC You can help by bringing exactly that perspective -- what families & investigators need in a cold case (1/2) #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:12:19 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC ...can also affect other types of investigations, and vice versa (or so I would think!) (2/2) #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:12:41 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Absolutely! Bloggers fit perfectly in the communication category since we do get a lot of emails from families. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:14:16 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Stress/PTSD is an area of interest for me too, & one I'm interested in covering - does affect communication... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:14:17 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat It's vital to recognize neither police nor public have all answers, but together we may have more on many subjects #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:14:44 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Some emails are really directed at cops and you can just fell, the family feels abandoned. However , I can 1/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:15:02 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @T_Burrows: Its vital to recognize neither police nor public have all answers, but together we may have more on many subjects #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:15:27 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller also see how family pressure "gets to" the officers and makes them keep a distance 2/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:15:36 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Do you think social media can help or hurt those kinds of instances? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:16:48 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows But until recently, the lines of communication were limited and involved too much critique instead of dialogue #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:16:52 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @Vidocq_CC damn..forgot...not awake yet! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:17:15 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC And also, how can bloggers act in the best ways between police and family members? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:17:48 +0000 |
KJjournalist | #cclivechat Hey Tim. Why do you think the media portrays cops in a neg light instead of focusing on positive work being done in community? | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:17:56 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC I think we're seeing a global change in how corps/orgs/people communicate. Honesty/transparency r gaining high value #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:19:02 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Yes, I do believe that SM and bloggers can facilitate communication esp if they do not choose sides! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:19:10 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 I'm using TweetChat, it plugs in the hashtag automagically 🙂 I thought you meant to keep it offline! LOL #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:19:38 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller The most difficult thing is to remain objective as a blogger covering a cold case. Mistakes are made, yes, 1/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:19:40 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller that does not always mean that they were made intentionally. Also, times changes as does the department 2/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:15 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @KJjournalist #cclivechat 2 reasons. Bad sells bigger,has longer staying power. We're expected 2 do good work, not so newsworthy #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:26 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @KJjournalist Welcome and great question! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:40 +0000 |
christammiller | @KJjournalist I'm not Tim 🙂 but from what I have seen, can evolve from PDs w/ restrictive media policies for one... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:57 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller @Vidocq_CC @T_Burrows new Commish trying to cut budget,going to convert to public servants #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:20:57 +0000 |
berettamae | @KJjournalist media makes the news more often then simply reporting it, neg stories on police=better ratings. #cclivechat (my opinion) | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:21:17 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows #cclivechat Do you think the public has any idea how many P.C.s are doing so much work after hours in the community? | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:21:54 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller A huge mistake is to compare the current department with the one in force at the time of the crime esp if 1/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:21:54 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller yes...I just forgot! Lol night shift! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:03 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller that crime happened decades ago. So cops delicately need to separate themselves and comm that to families 2/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:33 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @christammiller @KJjournalist Yup...internal issue as well. We also look at our good/great work as just part of the job. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:40 +0000 |
christammiller | @KJjournalist And also the way police handle information & community relations overall, or how media perceive that handling. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:45 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @berettamae #cclivechat You're right. I can't tell you how often I am the only media at positive events. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:58 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @KJjournalist Nope, no idea. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:23:46 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC That's a very interesting observation -- police orgs change just like people do, but the uniform makes it hard to see #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:24:22 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows #cclivechat that's true Tim. I know of some big name editors in this town that firmly state if it doesn't bleed it doesn't lead | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:24:54 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Public servants = ? Nonsworn civilian staff? What kinds of tasks will they be doing? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:24:59 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller So we must make the individual cop inside the uniform more visible! SM can help there but so can bloggers. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:25:43 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @KJjournalist: #cclivechat thats true. I know some big name editors here that firmly state if it doesnt bleed it doesnt lead #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:26:26 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @KJjournalist @berettamae and I've yet to see reporters do any stories on the work behind the lines..forensics etc.. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:26:53 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller @bill5250 Civilians can work in records, data entry, communication, community outreach, webmasters, etc. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:27:07 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC The individual yes, but also the team s/he is a part of now, esp. if it's a dedicated cold case squad. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:27:29 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC How do bloggers help to communicate the people and teams? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:27:58 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller everything non uniformed did before..forensics, com center, etc. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:28:19 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @Bill5250 @berettamae #cclivechat I have done a few but mostly with programs like Cops and Kids and Cops For Cancer | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:28:22 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC I know what civilians work in generally, I was wondering specifically how RCMP was planning to change deployment 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:28:23 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Correct but cold squads are not always in permanent formation and can change per case so individual is best bet #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:28:54 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Forensics can be incredibly technical esp. w/ regard to digital devices, that can be very hard to explain... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:29:00 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @christammiller @Bill5250 And laws that are inadequate to interpret the new technology. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:29:30 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Ah so it's just the change in status/costs then? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:29:35 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Do individual investigators tend to stay on the same cases even after leaving a cold case squad? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:30:07 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller We can facilitate contact by posting about the case and rephrase/balance family's concerns. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:30:10 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat We're seeing police services across the world taking a hard look at service delivery and finding efficiencies and savings. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:30:39 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Esp if the blogger remains objective, a lot of the investigation can be explained to the public in plain words #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:30:47 +0000 |
sherrib64 | RT @T_Burrows: @sherrib64 Thanks Sherri. #cclivechat at 12 and watch for a blog post for Fantastic Friday at the same time #BeGreat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:31:04 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller That way the public gets a feel for what is and what is not possible esp after the case has been cold for years #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:31:20 +0000 |
berettamae | @KJjournalist Its sad so many in media report like they work for TMZ #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:31:26 +0000 |
christammiller | @T_Burrows Or just cutting back altogether. :/ #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:31:38 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller From the cops I know (but pls chime in) they do esp if some aspects remain unsolved, no matter who tiny #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:32:11 +0000 |
christammiller | So very true! RT @berettamae: @KJjournalist Its sad so many in media report like they work for TMZ #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:32:15 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller sadly seems that way..made it known upon becoming Commish even though it was settled by previous commissioners #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:32:17 +0000 |
T_Burrows | That is the sad reality in some cases. Look at the UK now. RT @christammiller: @T_Burrows Or just cutting back altogether. :/ #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:32:22 +0000 |
KJjournalist | RT @berettamae: @KJjournalist Its sad so many in media report like they work for TMZ #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:33:03 +0000 |
berettamae | @KJjournalist Thank you for reporting the good, bad & indifferent. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:33:25 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC So they don't hand it off to their replacement? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:33:27 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Bloggers can also help cops by giving the public the reality e.g. not the TV CSI which is "only in Hollywood" #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:33:28 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat Budget cuts; a huge reason why the importance of strong community and police relationships to become the norm. Help each other | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:34:15 +0000 |
christammiller | @T_Burrows The US too, was just reading about task force shutdowns in Texas... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:34:18 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller They do but always keep an eye out. It just does not leave them. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:34:35 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @berettamae #cclivechat we have to get away from thinking that the public wants tabloid news. cops who are doing good is just as important | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:34:43 +0000 |
christammiller | MT @T_Burrows: Budget cuts; a huge reason why the importance of strong community and police relationships to become the norm. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:16 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller And the funding for cold case squads is more tight than ever in this economy! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:17 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @KJjournalist @berettamae #cclivechat The public that are doing good should also recieve way more attention from media/bloggers | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:31 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @KJjournalist: we have to get away from thinking that public wants tabloid news. cops who are doing good is just as important #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:36 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller pay and benefits will be less and risk factor will be higher due to mobility from outside personnel coming in #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:36 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @KJjournalist It established trust in the department and its people so for me, it is key to read good news. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:35:52 +0000 |
christammiller | @KJjournalist True but balance also important: good just as much as bad can become too repetitive, the stories are in the "who" #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:36:14 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows #cclivechat agreed Tim. I can tell you there will be several stories about 14 Division this summer working with youth | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:36:47 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @Vidocq_CC: @KJjournalist It established trust in the department and its people so for me, it is key to read good news. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:36:48 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Question for Tim & Christa: will you two both host #copchat or do you intend to have guest hosts? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:37:35 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @christammiller #cclivechat Trust me when there's something wrong I report that too. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:37:47 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @christammiller @KJjournalist I believe that the real story is not just in the who, but more in the "why" #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:37:49 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @KJjournalist Excellent #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:38:07 +0000 |
T_Burrows | Guest hosts too RT @Vidocq_CC: Question for Tim & Christa: will you two both host #copchat or do you intend to have guest hosts? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:38:37 +0000 |
christammiller | @T_Burrows @KJjournalist Who AND why, yes -- the unique factors that drove that officer to do that thing. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:38:55 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows @christammiller #cclivechat The why is indeed important. The why is too often left out. We need more outreach workers in TO | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:39:23 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Another Q for Tim & Christa: will you do chats in which a particular department is highlighted so we get to know them? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:39:46 +0000 |
christammiller | @KJjournalist I wasn't saying you don't, just that media in general should go behind the "what" of the good things done. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:39:53 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller probably a good idea for journalists on crime beat do annual ride alongs with local departments to see reality #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:40:24 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC You know, I hadn't thought about & we haven't discussed, but I do like that idea! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:40:29 +0000 |
berettamae | @KJjournalist TVnews & Newspapers are shockingly depressing,would like to smile once in a while w/heartwarming community events. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:40:57 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Another thing: we do plan to hold #copchat at times outside of 9pm Weds. so that ppl in UK can join us! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:41:33 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC #copchat #cclivechat Haven't given any thought to individual police orgs. Perhaps a guest host from an agency would be good. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:41:37 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller If we know then who in that department tweets, you even facilitate communication more! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:02 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows #cclivechat the cops using SM are more prone to be open with their community. You, Mills and team are doing it right | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:18 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Heck, I'd like to see open ridealong policies, not just annually or at certain times of year... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:37 +0000 |
bocachief | RT @T_Burrows: #cclivechat @BocaChief of @BocaPolice made a great statement, "Police hate 2 things; Change and the way things are." It's so true. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:52 +0000 |
HerveySimard | "@T_Burrows: @Vidocq_CC #copchat #cclivechat Haven't given any thought to individual police orgs. Perhaps a guest host from an agency." yes! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:54 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Keep me posted so I can retweet and/or mention that in my own chats on Fridays since I have many UK friends #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:43:02 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @christammiller: @Bill5250 Heck, Id like to see open ridealong policies, not just annually or at certain times of year... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:43:23 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC @christammiller Torn on that one. As much as there r people behind accounts, it should never be about the individuals #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:43:48 +0000 |
christammiller | Hey @HerveySimard & @bocachief, great to see you both here! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:43:51 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller there would be a lot more understanding of the human nature when interacting with police #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:44:27 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Certainly! 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:44:30 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows But you facilitate the access to the cops for those who need it, want it. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:44:56 +0000 |
christammiller | @T_Burrows True, but we could stick to talking about overall dept. policy, offline community work, etc. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:45:02 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows And cops should know what to tweet and keep accounts separate e.g. personal vs department #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:45:29 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Correct, but knowing who tweets on behalf of the department? Would make me more inclined to follow if I 1/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:46:22 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat An officers presence, for example @TPSChrisBoddy is a represenation of the person who is an officer. The TPS account is not. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:46:25 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Yes & I think that's something that @Occupy_Police is hoping to achieve by being involved w/ #copchat. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:46:43 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller knew it was a cop tweeting instead of management or city council 2/2 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:46:43 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @Org9 @christammiller @nickkeane hashtag! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:48:13 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC I know, but there is a fine line between building relationships w/ individual officers & the PD they represent... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:48:25 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC @christammiller Yes! Very important. The public should know where "voice" is coming from. Officers, managers, sworn #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:48:29 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Like many PDs have rotation policies, if that ofc rotates out after 3 yrs, it would be MORE work for the new one. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:48:51 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows Exactly what I meant, you need to know who tweets on behalf of a department. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:49:24 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @berettamae #cclivechat that's for sure. Trusty me TO has enough stories to keep a journalist exhausted always! 🙂 | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:49:28 +0000 |
christammiller | @Org9 I would love for @nickkeane to guest, also @Sasha_Taylor w/ #bluelightcamp! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:49:52 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @christammiller Not necessarily if the account and its followers are established. Then followers will help out. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:50:26 +0000 |
T_Burrows | YES RT @christammiller: @Org9 I would love for @nickkeane to guest, also @Sasha_Taylor w/ #bluelightcamp! #cclivechat #copchat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:50:53 +0000 |
TPSChrisBoddy | @Vidocq_CC Nice to meet you! cc @T_Burrows: #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:50:57 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | 10min warning, folks! If you have questions, post them now! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:11 +0000 |
HerveySimard | @T_Burrows @TPSChrisBoddy #cclivechat agree. Same for me. I am herveysimard tweeting for me and not my organization. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:25 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @TPSChrisBoddy And you, good sir! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:36 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Very true, very true. Still police need guidelines & support building such strong relationships, so many variables... #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:52:50 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows @christammiller @Org9 @nickkeane @Sasha_Taylor #cclivechat Bryce would make a cool guest too! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:52:53 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @Sasha_Taylor http://t.co/Ivu11gHD #cclivechat, use that hashtag so the others see your tweets | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:53:01 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @HerveySimard @TPSChrisBoddy That's me too, but I know who I work for and who I what I represent #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:53:13 +0000 |
christammiller | @TPSChrisBoddy Thanks for jumping in to say hi, Chris! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:53:14 +0000 |
LeafsGuru | @T_Burrows @TPSChrisBoddy #cclivechat True,every officer has their #OWN viewpoint on many topics that does not reflect on the TPS as a whole | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:53:18 +0000 |
Bill5250 | #cclivechat very true about public awareness ...one just has to look at the West Memphis 3 case for that | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:53:46 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @christammiller @Vidocq_CC #cclivechat one of the best ways is for cops to just get out of the cars and talk to folks, share a coffee, etc | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:54:10 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @LeafsGuru Correct and it is also refreshing to hear those differences in of course, a polite exchange! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:54:18 +0000 |
HerveySimard | @T_Burrows @TPSChrisBoddy #cclivechat totally! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:54:51 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | RT @KJjournalist: #cclivechat one of the best ways is for cops to just get out of the cars and talk to folks, share a coffee etc #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:55:05 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC @KJjournalist I wish I still had the time to do that! Miss those moments. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:55:41 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @HerveySimard @TPSChrisBoddy Nice to meet you! Following! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:55:52 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @KJjournalist: 1 of the best ways is for cops to just get out of the cars & talk to folks, share a coffee, etc #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:55:54 +0000 |
T_Burrows | RT @Vidocq_CC: RT @KJjournalist: #cclivechat one of the best ways is for cops to just get out of the cars and talk to folks, share a coffee etc #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:56:05 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Any last words (no pun intended) before we close? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:56:45 +0000 |
KJjournalist | @T_Burrows @Vidocq_CC #cclivechat you guys never stop. and hey @TPSChrisBoddy- one of the good guys that is super friendly! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:56:49 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @KJjournalist Oh no worries there. I am thick and will continue to blog! 😀 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:57:47 +0000 |
T_Burrows | @Vidocq_CC I want to give you a huge thanks for allowing us to talk about #copchat (Wednesday nights 9pm EST) and to be here! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:57:59 +0000 |
christammiller | .@T_Burrows & I are open to ideas & guests for #copchat! DM us! RT @Vidocq_CC: Any last words (no pun intended) before we close? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:06 +0000 |
Sasha_Taylor | @Vidocq_CC yes when is the next one 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:08 +0000 |
HerveySimard | @T_Burrows #cclivechat love that! | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:17 +0000 |
Bill5250 | #cclivechat nice meeting all the new folks today..I'm on my way in to work soon. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:40 +0000 |
christammiller | +1!! RT @T_Burrows: @Vidocq_CC I want to give you a huge thanks for allowing us to talk about #copchat (Wed nights 9pm ET) here! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:58 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @T_Burrows You are very welcome, Tim and let's talk about collaborations between our chats later on, ok? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:58:59 +0000 |
T_Burrows | THIS! RT @Vidocq_CC: @T_Burrows You are very welcome, Tim and let's talk about collaborations between our chats later on, ok? #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:59:19 +0000 |
Sasha_Taylor | @christammiller @T_Burrows @Vidocq_CC likewise for BlueLightCamp Happy to have guest posts #cclivechat #copchat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:59:26 +0000 |
christammiller | @Bill5250 Thanks so much for joining us, good to meet you & hope you can make a #copchat or more. 🙂 #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:59:29 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @Sasha_Taylor My chat is every Friday noon-1pm EST, schedule of guests on my blog's homepage http://t.co/BtADBwBv #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:59:56 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | @Bill5250 Bye, BIll and thanks for stopping by! Bye! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:00:19 +0000 |
Bill5250 | @christammiller hope so...I'm following so ill get a reminder...thanks #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:00:50 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | It is past 1pm EST. I will post a recap on my blog with the verbatim thread. Any questions can be posted in the comment box. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:01:17 +0000 |
T_Burrows | #cclivechat Have a great weekend. | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:01:47 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | #cclivechat is every Fri from noon-1pm EST, schedule of guests on my blog, other Fridays are general updates in cold cases. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:02:15 +0000 |
Sasha_Taylor | @Sasha_Taylor @christammiller @T_Burrows @Vidocq_CC am also part of the group setting @VOSTUK http://t.co/Ko1wuC0k #cclivechat #copchat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:02:40 +0000 |
christammiller | @Vidocq_CC Thanks again Vidster, this was a great chat & we look forward to working with you. Happy weekend! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:02:46 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Thanks to Tim and Christa for their time and for launching another great chat. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:02:46 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Hope to see you all next week. My guest is @org9 who will discuss crisis mapping with us. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:03:31 +0000 |
Vidocq_CC | Have a great weekend, all! Signing off! #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:04:16 +0000 |
christammiller | RT @Vidocq_CC: Hope to see you all next week. My guest is @org9 who will discuss crisis mapping with us. #cclivechat | Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:04:50 +0000 |