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How can law enforcement effectively use social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? Information on how law enforcement can effectively use social media is available on the Technology and Social Media section of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) website. This site is a resource for law enforcement agencies looking to use social media and related tools to prevent and solve crimes, strengthen police-community relations, recruit employees and enhance services. Free resources, including a model policy, fact sheets, case studies and instructional tutorials are available on the website. Also see the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) article, "Learning to Speak Social Media" from the Fall 2012 issue of NLECTC's TechBeat newsletter. Last Updated: March 3, 2020

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