The Role of Social Media in Public Safety

Social media has revolutionized how we connect, communicate, and share information. Since the introduction of SixDegrees by Andrew Weinreich in 1997, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube have evolved into internet-based hubs promoting connection, user-generated content, and interaction.

According to DataReportal, six social media platforms now boast over a billion monthly active users, with the average person spending more than two hours daily engaging with social media. This connectivity has profound implications for businesses, individuals, and increasingly, public safety agencies.