Depicting the Work of Police Foundations on Social Media: A Visual Communication Analysis

• Published in: Journal of public and nonprofit affairs Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 168 - 194
• Main Authors: Dolamore, Stephanie, Sowa, Jessica E., Edwards, Lauren Hamilton
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Midwest Public Affairs Conference 01.06.2022
• Subjects: communication; police; social media; visual analysis

Visual imagery is a fundamental element of our communication systems. Unlike spoken or written words that deliver meaning one word at a time, images convey multiple messages instantly with powerful impact. This study explores the content embedded in the social media images used by nonprofit police f...