This video gives some highlights of the second webinar and focuses on the areas we discussed on the 31st January, namely Youth Engagement

Webinar 3 is Wednesday 12th Feb 2025 : Enhancing public experience through MyPolice Portal

To access the full recordings or to be part of the next just got to www.policingtechforum.com

The panel discusses the evolving role of social media in law enforcement, focusing on how police forces are adapting their communication strategies to engage with the public, particularly youth.

Speakers included:

• Patrick Robins – Social Media Lead, NPCC Digital Public Contact Programme
• Alex Finn – Digital Youth Engagement Lead, NPCC Digital Public Contact
• Natalie Reed – Communications Lead, Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Programme and CSE Taskforce

With Questions from West Yorkshire Police, Sussex Police, Avon & Somerset, and PSNI amongst others

The panel Experts share insights on the importance of digital engagement, the challenges posed by misinformation, and initiatives aimed at protecting children from exploitation. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration and clear objectives in addressing these issues.

Future webinars in this series include:

• Improving Public Engagement
• Enhancing Contact through Artificial Intelligence

Access to the series will be free to all members of recognised law enforcement agencies and the wider criminal justice sector.

Appropriate private sector organisations will be able to gain access to the series for a fee. Discounted rates will be available to members of Tech UK.

Each webinar will be CPD accredited.

Takeaways

• The Police Tech Forum aims to enhance communication in law enforcement.
• Digital desks are becoming essential for managing social media interactions.
• Professionalism in social media responses is crucial for public trust.
• Youth engagement requires understanding their media consumption habits.
• Misinformation poses significant risks to policing efforts.
• Police forces are increasingly using social media to connect with the public.
• Collaboration between different police programs can improve outreach.
• Engaging with young people requires tailored communication strategies.
• Tech companies play a vital role in safeguarding children online.
• Future discussions will focus on broader public engagement strategies.
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Sound Bites

• “We provide children with trustworthy information.”
• “Young people rarely look at the news.”
• “We need clear objectives to engage with children.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Law Enforcement Communication Innovations
02:59 – The Role of Social Media in Policing
06:05 – Engaging Youth Through Digital Platforms
08:52 – Addressing Misinformation and Public Safety
11:59 – Collaboration and Future Directions in Policing

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