Social Media Essentials Introduction

1. SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
by Joanne Sweeney-Burke
AUTHOR | SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT | TRAINER
lawenforcementobserver.com

2. JSB welcome video
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3. This course uses a
blended learning approach
ensuring you are engaged
with the content the
whole way through.
Blended Learning
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4. Course Structure
• Four modules, requiring two hours of
study each. Each module consists of
units.
• Study at your own pace.
• Mobile responsive platform – learn
on mobile, tablet or desktop.
• Complete each module in order.
• You must complete all tasks to test
your learning.
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5. What Will I Learn?
The four modules in this course are:
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Module 1: Why social media for law enforcement?
Module 2: The fundamentals of the social web for law enforcement.
Module 3: Most popular social networks being used by law enforcement agencies.
Module 4: Social media best practice for law enforcement checklist.

6. Course Resources
Useful resources included to aid your learning including:
• Social media for law enforcement skills checklist.
• 50 stats, facts and trends every law enforcement officer using social media should
know eBook.
• 1-hour webinar with me and other learners (optional).
• Chapter 1 of my book, ‘Social Media Under Investigation, Law Enforcement and the
Social Web’.
• A certificate of completion.
NOTE: Your feedback on completion of this course is most welcome.
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7. GOOD LUCK!
Don’t forget to connect with me!
@thesocialcop & @tweetsbyjsb
Law Enforcement Observer
Joanne Sweeney-Burke
LawEnforcementObserver.com
joanne@digitaltraining.ie
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