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In fall 2013, the IACP conducted its fourth annual survey about law enforcement’s use of social media. The survey addressed the current state of practice and the issues agencies are facing in regards to social media. The survey was sent electronically to law enforcement executives across the United States. A total of 500 law enforcement agencies, representing 48 states, participated in the survey. For more information about the survey or IACP’s Center for Social Media, visit www.IACPsocialmedia.org or e-mail us at [email protected]. x 95.9 % of agencies surveyed use social media in some capacity. x The most common use of social media is for criminal investigations at 86.1%. x The most frequently used social media platforms are Facebook (92.1%), Twitter (64.8%), and YouTube (42.9%). x 57.1% of agencies not currently using social media are considering its adoption. x 69.4% of agencies surveyed have a social media policy and an additional 14.3% are in the process of crafting a policy. x 80.4% of agencies report that social media has helped solve crimes in their jurisdiction. x 73.1% of agencies state that social media has improved police-community relations in their jurisdiction. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 2013 SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY RESULTS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS 2013 IACP Social Media Survey Results

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Page 1: According to a 2013 social media survey - · PDF fileIn fall 2013, the IACP conducted its fourth annual survey about law enforcement’s use of social media. The survey addressed the

In fall 2013, the IACP conducted its fourth annual survey about law enforcement’s use of social media. The survey addressed the current state of practice and the issues agencies are facing in regards to social media. The survey was sent electronically to law enforcement executives across the United States. A total of 500 law enforcement agencies, representing 48 states, participated in the survey. For more information about the survey or IACP’s Center for Social Media, visit www.IACPsocialmedia.org or e-mail us at [email protected].

x 95.9 % of agencies surveyed use social media in some capacity.

x The most common use of social media is for criminal investigations at 86.1%.

x The most frequently used social media platforms are Facebook (92.1%), Twitter

(64.8%), and YouTube (42.9%).

x 57.1% of agencies not currently using social media are considering its adoption.

x 69.4% of agencies surveyed have a social media policy and an additional 14.3% are in the process of crafting a policy.

x 80.4% of agencies report that social media has helped solve crimes in their

jurisdiction.

x 73.1% of agencies state that social media has improved police-community relations in their jurisdiction.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE

2013 SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY RESULTS

SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

2013 IACP Social Media Survey Results

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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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CYBER CRIME

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AGENCIES NOT USING SOCIAL MEDIA

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AGENCIES USING SOCIAL MEDIA

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

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