Lauri Stevens works exclusively with law enforcement / police agencies in the area of social media strategy, policy and implementation. She has more than 25 years of media experience. Lauri holds and MBA in eBusiness and an MS in Communication Technology.

She is the founder of LAwS Communications, The SMILE Conference®, the ConnectedCOPS™ blog, and the creator of the C.O.P.P.S. Social Media Method™.

Lauri is called upon to speak all over North America on topics including social media strategy, off icer safety, crisis management, policy and etc.

She writes regulary for:

• ConnectedCOPS.net
• The Social Media Monthly Magazine
• National Sheriffs' Magazine
• LawOfficer.com
• PoliceOne.com

And has also been published in:

• FBINA Magazine
• Police Chief
• California Peace Officer
• Deputy and Court Officer
• American Police Beat
• Police and Security News