8.157 Social Media and Electronic Communications by Department Members

Question 1

“Department members are free to express themselves as private citizens in matters of public concern to the degree that their speech does not do the following:

Answer 1

1. Impair working relationships of the department for which loyalty and confidentiality are important.
2. Impede the performance of duties.
3. Impair discipline and harmony among co-workers; or
4. Negatively impact or tend to negatively impact the department’s ability to serve the public.

Question 2

Who can approve department social media sites/pages?

Answer 2

1. A Deputy Chief, or designee, OR

2. The Public Information Officer

Question 3

On personal social media sites, department members are prohibited from the following:

Answer 3

1. Accessing person social networking sites while on duty.
2. Using the department logo, a replica or use “LVMPD”.
3. Using speech against a protected class.
4. Using speech that suggests unlawful behavior.