LAPD blog
Los Angeles Police Department Chief William Bratton: "Welcome to the LAPD Blog."
Bratton is known for his media skills.
Apparently those skills extend to new media, too.
Although for some reason the Chief thinks "blog" is a proper noun and needs a capital B, he's onto something important.
From the Blog, er, blog: "Our online journal is an interactive tool that we use to deliver real-time, unfiltered information. We invite you to take a look inside the Department to learn more about the men and women in blue who have sworn to protect and to serve you."
"By using this Blog, the LAPD hopes to maintain an open dialogue with the communites we serve and those who have an interest in the men and women of this organization. We encourage you to express your opinions about current events through respectful and insightful discussion. We reserve the right to refuse to post those comments that contain inappropriate language and/or material. In the near future, we intend to expand our Blogging capabilities to all 19 Area Stations."
I notice the LAPD is using cheap, easy blogging software -- TypePad from vendor Six Apart -- rather than some bulky old publishing system. Smart.
UPDATE: Steve Rubel notes that the LA Fire Dept. has a blog, too.
