Policing and Social Media - 2nd Edition by Christopher J Schneider (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book aims to illustrate the process by which information technology and related changes in communication formats have affected the public face of policing in Canada. Schneider argues that police use of social media has altered institutional police practices in a manner consistent with the logic of social media platforms-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This book illustrates the processes by which information technology and related changes in communication formats have affected the public face of policing in Canada.

Review Quotes

"Christopher J. Schneider's foundational book deals with ongoing changes that have punctuated the last few years in public-facing police work on social media. This second edition provides updated and revised materials and suggests what might emerge related to the continued police adaptation of digital media. This book is a must read. Schneider's book gives us a pathway for teaching the evolution of policing on social media."

A revised and updated edition of Policing and Social Media is to be hugely welcomed. The first edition was an outstanding success, filling a void in the field. Since the book's arrival, the importance of this subject has only grown, being central to practical policing, its representation, and the understanding and consumption of police services by citizens. The addition of new material on social media such as TikTok brings this volume right up to date and consolidates its position as leader in the field.

The second edition of Christopher J. Schneider's groundbreaking book takes studies of the complex symbiosis between police and media into the era of Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and, importantly now, TikTok. The multiple perspectives of its case studies reveal how the logic of social media continues to transform police practices, not only creating new challenges for police but also new openings for social control strategies.

This book is a critical read for students, researchers, police practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding how social media impacts police and policing strategies. The case studies detailed in the book prove that contemporary police reform efforts must reckon with the influence of social media.

About the Author

Christopher J. Schneider is professor of sociology at Brandon University.