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Social media in law enforcement is a broad issue that has implications for many topics throughout the law enforcement community. The IACP Center for Social Media recognizes the need to explore the various topics and the role social media plays for each.

Click a topic on the left to view resources and tools that will provide valuable insight and information on how social media relates to these diverse issues.

Featured Topic: Malicious Use

Social media has many positive applications but it is also used for malicious purposes, including cyberbullying, cyber threats, and to promote violent extremist ideology. Learn more about the malicious use of social media and cyber crime, cyberbullying, and violent extremism.