Create a Post

Overview

The BLTN (Bulletin) application allows agency personnel to quickly and effectively create informative posts for internal or external sharing. Whether you're reporting an incident, requesting identification assistance, or sharing critical updates, the post creation wizard makes it simple.

This guide walks you through the complete process of creating, customizing, and sharing a post in BLTN.

Steps to Create a Post

1. Start a New Post

• Log in to the BLTN application.
• Click Create in the top-right corner.
• Select Post, then click Manually Create Post.

2. Fill in Required Fields

Red dots indicate required fields.

• Post Type: Choose the nature of your post (e.g., ID Wanted).
• Incident Type: Select the associated category.
• Title: Enter a descriptive title.
• Description: Use rich text tools to format your narrative.
  • Bold, italicize, underline text
  • Add bullet points for readability
  • Include links using the URL tool

Optional fields:

• Internal Incident Number
• Final Report Classification: Choose from Law Enforcement Only, Private Partners, or Public
• Start/End Dates and Times
• Location

3. Add Headline Media

• Upload a photo to serve as the main visual for your post.

4. Add Additional Media

• Upload supporting photos, videos, or audio files to enhance your post.

5. Add People Information

• Input details: name, alias, age, race, gender, build, height, etc.
• Upload associated images to display next to their description.

6. Add Vehicle Information (if applicable)

• Enter details: year, make, model, color, VIN, etc.
• Add vehicle media (e.g., photos).

7. Configure Sharing Settings

• Share Status:
  • Everyone on BLTN: Visible to all agencies nationwide.
  • Everyone at [Your Department]: Internal only.
  • Custom: Choose specific users or distribution lists.
• Fusion Center Sharing: Add relevant emails.
• Special Instructions: Use built-in options or enter free text (e.g., "Dangerous - do not approach").
• Contact Instructions: Indicate who to contact about the post.

8. Review and Publish

• Review all entered information.
• Ensure formatting and media are correct.
• Click Post to publish to your department or designated recipients.

Editing or Deleting a Post

• Navigate to the post on your homepage.
• Click the three dots on the right.
• Choose Edit to update the post.
• Choose Delete to remove it.
• Only the post creator or assigned editors can make changes.

Downloading Posts

• Posts can be downloaded as:
  • PDF: Available to all users.
  • Word Doc: Available only to creators or those with edit permissions.

Tips & Best Practices

• Use formatting (bold, bullets, links) to make posts more readable.
• Upload both headline and inline images for a polished presentation.
• Share strategically—consider the audience that should see sensitive posts.

Need Help?

Contact the Multitude Insights support team at support@multitudeinsights.com for assistance.