Port Authority PD, Social Media Saved Possible Suicide Attempt in New Jersey

The George Washington Bridge and two angels in PAPD clothing

For all those old codgers in PR who believe social media have no place in the workplace, may I present this story from CNN presented by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department.

Got your attention, yet, you gomers?

Imagine trolling through Facebook to see what your disgruntled ex is doing on a Saturday, and you come across this alarming information in your timeline:

“Thinking of jumping,” an unnamed 18-year-old posted to his Facebook profile, alongside a photo of the George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson River.

That

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