For
everything, there is a first. And on Wednesday, the
Washington State Patrol’s chief will forge headfirst into the foray
of social media.
Chief John Batiste will host an hour and a half session of #askWSP on Twitter. From 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, he’ll be at ready to respond to whatever the Twittersphere throws his way.
“I love going to Rotary and Kiwanis, and other events where I get to hear directly from the people we serve,” Batiste said in a press release. “This is a simply a new way of doing what all good leaders should be doing.”
The chief said he’ll be challenged to stay to 140-character answers.
“I have big hands, so I hope people will excuse any typos,” he said.
UPDATE, 9/28: Batiste has been typing away this afternoon answering questions. To see them go here.
More from the press release:
Batiste will be assisted by staff who will quickly research any detailed questions. About the only topic off-limits will be those concerning active investigations. Questions that demand more than 140 characters will be more fully answered on WSP’s Facebook page.
You can watch or participate in the “#askWSP” event by following @wastatepatrol on Twitter. Questions should be tweeted with the hashtag “#askWSP.”
