S2 - Episode 3: Social Media Specialist Ty Wood, Clovis (CA) Police Department

This week we interview Ty Wood, Social Media Specialist and PIO for the Clovis Police Department.  We talk to ty about his background

• How many employees does the Clovis Police Department have?
• How are you staffed in Media Relations?
• How did you end up working with social media?
• How long has Clovis PD been using social media and what platforms do you utilize?
• You have hosted virtual ride alongs. How has that been received?
• How Ty turns a virtual ride-along into an engaging and bi-directional conversation?
• What factors have complicated his job in sharing information with the public and dealing with the media? 
• Has the department's use of social media increased communication with the public?

Bio of Ty Wood
An experienced public servant with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Public Relations, Social Media, Law Enforcement, Community Service, Crime Scene Investigations, and Recruiting. I have served in every division of our Department from Youth Services, to Investigations, Patrol, Jail, and Dispatch. When I began my law enforcement career 22 years ago, I never knew it would lead to public relations within the profession. I absolutely love getting to share how we do what we do with our community.