Social Media and Electronic communication

Question 1

Social Media:

This policy establishes the departments position on the use and management of social media and provides what?

Answer 1

Rules and precautions on communications, verbal or written, by department members

Question 2

(definition)The specific portion of a social media website where content is displayed and managed by an individual or individuals with administrative rights.

Answer 2

Page

Question 3

(definition)Content an individual shares on social media site or the act of publishing content on a site.

Answer 3

Post

Question 4

(definition)Personal information that a user provides on a social media site.

Answer 4

Profile

Question 5

(definition)Topics that relate to a matter of political, social, or other concerns to the community. It does not include topics that relate to employment/personal matters or information learned in the course of employment.

Answer 5

Public concern

Question 6

(definition)A category of electronic resources that integrate user-generated and user participation, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, etc. and smart phone or other portable device applications.

Answer 6

social media

Question 7

(definition)Expressions or communication of thoughts or opinions in spoken words, in writing, by expressive conduct, symbolism, or images.

Answer 7

Speech

Question 8

Department members SHALL abide by adherence to 1.120 which is?

Answer 8

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is required in the personal use of social media.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

A. Impair working relationships of the department for which loyalty and confidentiality are important.

B. Impede the performance of duties.

C. Impaired discipline and harmony among coworkers; or

D. Negatively impact or tend to negatively impact the departments ability to serve the public.

Question 10

Department members will not post, transmit, or otherwise disseminate any___ ___ ___ ___ to which members have access as a result of employment with out written permission from who?

Answer 10

Information,
documents,
photos
videos

Sheriff, or designee.

Question 11

Department members are prohibited from disclosing information pertaining to who?

Answer 11

Information pertaining to any other members of the department without permission of the affected member (to include “tagging” in text or photos).

Question 12

Officers working in a covert capacity, that’s fine by Lvmpd 6.285, covert and undercover officers WILL:?

Answer 12

Will not post any form of visual or personal identification.

Will not post anything that could reveal or compromise any covert operation.

Question 13

For officer safety purposes, it is required that officers working in a covert capacity and have posted anything past or present that identify the officer as a department member MUST?

Answer 13

Remove all such posts.

Question 14

Department sanctioned presence of On-the-job use of electronic communication

Answer 14

A. Each social media page shall include an introductory statement that clearly specifies the purpose and scope of the agency’s presence on the website.

B. Social media page(s) WILL be designed for the target audiences such as potential LVMPD employees and volunteers (established and approved by the department).

Question 15

All department social media sites/pages SHALL be approved by a _____ or designee or as otherwise determined and forwarded to ___ for approval and registry

Answer 15

Deputy Chief

PIO

Question 16

All department social media sites/pages shall be regularly monitored by who?

Answer 16

The Bureau or section which created the page.

Question 17

Regarding department social media sites/pages, who shall be identified to the PIO?

Answer 17

The department member of position responsible for monitoring the page/site.

Question 18

Social media pages will clearly indicate they are _____by the department and display ____ ____ information prominently

Answer 18

Maintained

Department Contact Information

Question 19

Content regarding what? should point users to the LVMPD website for expanded content.

Answer 19

Programs
Services
Events
initiatives

Question 20

Social media content will be consistent with department ___ ___.

Answer 20

Strategic goals

Question 21

Social media content will adhere to applicable ___ ___ ___ including all Information technology and records management policies

Answer 21

Laws
Regulations
policies

Question 22

Department social media pages should stated that the opinions expressed by visitors to the page do not…

Answer 22

reflect the opinions of the LVMPD

Question 23

Department social media pages shall clearly indicate…

Answer 23

Posted comments will be monitored and that LVMPD reserves the right to remove postings deemed inappropriate

Any content posted of submitted for posting is subject to public disclosure.

Question 24

Department members representing the department via social media outlets will do the following:

Answer 24

A. Conduct themselves at all times as representatives of Lvmpd and, accordingly, shall adhere to all Lvmpd 4/101.00, general conduct policies and observe proper decorum.

B. Identify themselves as a member of the department.

C. Make no statements about any suspect or arrestee, or comments concerning pending prosecutions or otherwise disseminate personal or confidential information, including but not limited to photographs or videos, related to department training, activities, or work related assignments without expressed written permission.

D. Monitor public comments and respond to those that may spread misinformation.

E. Conduct no political activities or private business.

F. Keep information current and up to date.

Question 25

Department members shall observe and abide by all _____ and _____ restrictions in posting materials to electronic media. (See lvmpd 11.400, copyright of Lvmpd emblems, badge/logo)

Answer 25

Copyright

trademark

Question 26

What are the potential uses of on-the-job use of electronic communication

Answer 26

1. Social media is a valuable investigative tool when seeking evidence or information about missing persons, criminal investigations, etc.
2. Social media can be used for community outreach and engagement by providing crime prevention tips, soliciting tips about crimes, etc.
3. Social media can be used to make time sensitive notifications related to road closures, special events, etc.

Question 27

What are the personal use of electronic communication precautions?

Answer 27

1. Department members should be mindful that once a photo has been posted to the Internet it can never be purged out of existence.
2. Department members should be aware that privacy settings and social media sites are constantly in flux, and should never assume that personal information posted on such sites is protected from public access.
3. Department members should expect that any information created, transmitted, downloaded, exchanged, or discussed in a public online forum may be accessed by the department at any time without prior notice.
4. Department members should be aware that they May be subject to civil litigation.

Question 28

Department members should be aware that they may be subject to civil litigation for:?

Answer 28

A. Publishing or posting false information that harms the reputation of another person, group or organization (defamation).

B. Publishing or posting private facts and personal information about someone without permission that has not been previously revealed to the public, it is not legitimate public concern, and would be offensive to a reasonable person.

C. Using someone else’s name, likeness, or other personal attributes without the person’s permission for an exploitative purpose.

D. Publishing the creative work of another, trademarks, or certain confidential business information without the permission of the owner.

Question 29

What are the prohibitions of personal use of electronic communication?

Department members shall not access personal social networking sites when?

Answer 29

While on duty.

Question 30

prohibited personal use of electronic communication:

Department members shall not use what?

Answer 30

The department logo, a replica of the badge or use “lvmpd” as part of a page, posting, signature or to serve as an embellishment of any statement.

Question 31

Prohibited use of personal electronic communication:

Department members are prohibited from speech that:

Answer 31

Ridicules,

maligns,

disparages,

or otherwise promotes discrimination against race, ethnicity,

religion,

sex,

national origin,

sexual orientation,

age,

disability,

political affiliation,

gender identity,

and expression or other explicit class of individuals.

Or other expression that suggest the person is engaged in behavior reasonably considered to be unlawful or reckless toward public safety.