# Protect, Serve, Blog! Meet the LAPD Blog By Emre Ersahin | Published 2006-06-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-serve-blog-meet-the-lapd-blog References: [lapdonline.org](http://www.lapdonline.org/) It's real and it's official. The LAPD blog is another good example of the [innovative use of the blog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoblog). Well at the end of the day the Police needs to express themselves too. And remember that there are 2 sides of the story and you can go ahead and read the police side of things. Looks like we will see many [police blogging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worqstrap) around. I wonder what the [justice department](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gov-action-list) will say to these sites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Police Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing platforms for police departments worldwide to share their perspectives and engage with their communities through blogging. - **Law Enforcement Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative communication tools that bridge the gap between law enforcement agencies and the public, allowing for greater transparency and understanding. - **Online Police Presence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building comprehensive online platforms for police departments to disseminate information, engage with the public, and address concerns in real-time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating software and communication tools specifically designed for law enforcement agencies to enhance their online presence and engage with the public. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing social media platforms tailored for police departments to effectively communicate with the community and share their perspectives. - **Digital Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating targeted digital marketing strategies to help law enforcement agencies establish a positive online presence and build trust with the public. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactive Police Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-apps.md) - [Collaborative Surveillance Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-neighbors.md) - [Police Filming Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-real-movement.md) - [Social Justice Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyets-app.md) - [Simple Blogging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openblog.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md) - [Web3 Cybersecurity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-1.md) - [Real-Time Fire Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-duty.md) - [Eco Police Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-car-interior.md)