14-01 Social Media

Question 1

14-01 Social Media

Social media can include text, audio, video, images, pod casts, and other multimedia communications. Some examples of social media are Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, YouTube, etc.

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Question 2

14-01 Social Media

The Department considers the activities and uses of social media listed below to be unacceptable.

1. Members cannot post materials or otherwise engage in online/electronic speech that impedes performance of duties, impairs good order and discipline, or brings discredit to Department.
2. No Department logos, uniforms, or Department-identifying items on personal web pages are permitted, absent a clearly visible disclaimer at the top of the page.
3. No posting of information related to Department business that member has access to as a result of his/her employment is permitted. This includes statements, documents, photos, recordings (such material is the exclusive property of the Department).
4. No posting of patient information, especially that which pertains to theHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
5. No posting of employee information protected by HIPAA.
6. No posting of confidential Department matters including:

Pending disciplinary investigations
Personnel matters

7. No personal video chats in Department uniform or other attire that would identify them as employees speaking on behalf of the Department is permitted. This does not prohibit incidental use of video chats in uniform while on-duty to communicate with family members regarding personal matters.

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Question 3

14-01 Social Media

If a member uses any form of the Department’s name or brand (including LAFD, LACityFire, etc.) in their personal username, website name, or other online identification, that could reasonably be connected to or interpreted to represent the Department, the member must place a clearly visible disclaimer at the top of every (EVERY) page.

example LAFDjo@gmail.com

The disclaimer must state that the page/site is held by a private individual or group and does not represent the opinions and/or positions of the Department. In the case of email addresses with variations of Department branding, members must place a signature-type disclaimer that appears on each and every email sent from that account.

A member who states his/her employment status with the Department as part of an online profile or biography, or post photos of themselves in uniform, etc., must place a clearly visibly disclaimer that any opinions and postings are solely those of the member.

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Question 4

14-01 Social Media

Rules and Regulations apply to social media postings:

No sexually obscene or explicit language or images.

No derogatory speech or expressions of bias against any race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

No posting regarding themselves or other Department personnel that reflects reckless or irresponsible behavior.”

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Question 5

14-01 Social Media

Any questions regarding social media policy contact immediate BC and ERO

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