Understanding the underlying issues

Report on the State of the Art
Based on a review of existing literature this report focuses on the current state of the art of social media use and impact in the domain of public security and policing, paying particular attention to the opportunities and challenges that these present.

Worldwide Mapping
of Best Practices and Lessons Learnt
Through engagement with a range of public security stakeholders, this report provides an overview and comprehensive map of social media practice in the field of public security.

Opportunities & Challenges
Drawing on a survey of experts, this report collates and compares the opportunities and threats presented by the use of social media for public security purposes over the next 5 years.

A PATTERN LANGUAGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PUBLIC SECURITY
This practice report is a compilation showing the great potential of social media for public security, illustrating the various ways it is being used, examples of good practices and lessons to be learnt in its further use.
See also media4seceu.net/patterns/
MEDI@4SEC Themes
DIY Policing

Workshop 1 Report – DIY Policing
Based on discussions during Workshop 1, this report provides a SWOT analysis of social media and DIY Policing, including a list of recommendations for further consideration and discussion.
Policing the Dark Web

Workshop 3 Report – Policing the Dark Web
Drawing on the discussions during Workshop 3, this report provides an insightful analysis of the use of social media for addressing security issues posed by the Dark Web. It includes a list of recommendations for further consideration and discussion.
Social Media for Everyday Security

Workshop 4 Report – Social Media for Everyday Security
Drawing on the discussions during Workshop 4, this report provides an overview of the emerging issues for everyday security stakeholders in their use of social media. It includes a list of recommendations for further consideration and discussion.
Trolling & Online Hate

Workshop 5 Report – Social Media for Trolling & Online Hate
Drawing on the discussions during Workshop 5, this report provides an overview of the emerging issues for a range of stakeholders in addressing challenges presented by trolling and online hate. It includes a list of recommendations for further consideration and discussion.

Workshop 5 Report – Trolling & Online Hate: Ethical and Legal Considerations
This report summarises ethical and legal issues raised in connection with the challenges presented by trolling and online hate. It outlines some further considerations for our ongoing discussions.
Innovative Market Solutions

Workshop 6 Report – Innovative Market Solutions
Based on discussions during Workshop 2, this report provides a SWOT analysis of social media and riots and mass gatherings, including a list of recommendations for further consideration and discussion.
Recommendations for Future Action

Recommendations for Future Research
Drawing on the extensive conversation with the MEDI@4SEC Community, this report outlines the key areas for future research which will assist further in the use of social media in delivering and enhancing public security/

Recommendations on Future Standards
Through further examination of the experiences of stakeholders in our project conversation, this report outlines 5 recommended areas of future standards which could assist in enhancing the power of social media for public security.

Training Report
Providing the right training has been a repeated conclusion in MEDI@4SEC. This report provides a framework for the further development of the training offer and provide an enhanced skill set for practioners.