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Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police / Association canadienne des chefs de police
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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2013
Social Media and Policing Takes Centre Stage as the 108th CACP Annual Conference Begins
Winnipeg, Manitoba– The 108th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) commenced today with the theme "Communication: at the Centre of It All." CACP President Chief Constable Jim Chu and Winnipeg host Chief Devon Clunis met with media to discuss the critical importance of this theme.
"With the ever-changing advancements of the internet and social networking, communications and the need to remain ahead of existing trends remain top of mind for executives. It is an essential component to effective police management that affects law enforcement and ultimately, the safety and security of Canadian citizens," stated Chief Clunis.
While a great majority of police services throughout Canada have invested resources in social media, Chief Constable Chu and conference presenters encouraged all law enforcement agencies stating that they must engage in social media and they can no longer afford not to.
"The use of social media provides police services with a tremendous means to communicate with the public, not just through a broadcast of information, but also as a means of engaging in two-way dialogue. It enhances trust and confidence in policing and helps foster greater relationships, in real-time, with the communities we serve," stated Chief Chu.
However, law enforcement must also deal with the 'dark-side' of social media. "It still remains that police are governed by laws created in the 1970's when lawmakers could not envisage today's use of computers, mobile devices and social media. The Internet continues to be a safe-haven for those who choose to exploit the technology," continued Chief Chu.
The CACP supports recent efforts by the Nova Scotia government and the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Justice and Public Safety Ministers to deal with "CyberBullying and Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images. Chief Constable Chu: "In order for those in law enforcement to pursue the intent of such important initiatives, we need to ensure that criminal activity committed through new technologies can be effectively investigated and prosecuted. This requires Telecommunications Service Providers (TSP's) to preserve data while law enforcement obtains a judicially authorized warrant to request the production of that data. It also requires that TSP's have the capability to be intercepted through judicially authorized warrants. This is especially important given the rapid changes in communications technology.
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police was established in 1905 and represents approximately 1,000 police leaders from across Canada. The Association is dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada. Through its member police chiefs and other senior police executives, the CACP represents in excess of 90% of the police community in Canada whichinclude federal, First Nations, provincial, regional and municipal, transportation and military police leaders.
For further information, please contact:
Timothy M. Smith
Government Relations and Strategic Communications
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Tel.: 613-601-0692 Email: timsmith2000@rogers.com |
For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer
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