Police Use of Social Media to Support Community Engagement - Its Rise in Police Practice in the UK

  • Nicholas John Keane

Abstract

This essay looks at the adoption by the United Kingdom Police Forces of social media (i.e. Facebook and Twitter) as part of their engagement strategies. It highlights the policy drivers that have informed this work. It indicates areas for future research.

Published
2016-06-01
How to Cite
Keane, N. J. (2016). Police Use of Social Media to Support Community Engagement - Its Rise in Police Practice in the UK. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin, (1), 101-105. Retrieved from http://bulletin.cepol.europa.eu/index.php/bulletin/article/view/140
Issue
No 1 (2016): European Police Science and Research Bulletin - Special Conference Edition
Section
Articles
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