Social Media and Electronic Communications by Department Members

Question 1

Public employees have qualified first amendment rights. As public employees, speech, on or off duty, made pursuant to official duties is/is not protected speech under the first amendment.

Answer 1

Is not

Question 2

Department members are free to express themselves as private citizens in matters of public concern to the degree that their speech does not:____ (4)

Answer 2

(1) Impair working relationships
(2) Impede the performance of duties
(3) Impair discipline and harmony among coworkers
(4) Negatively impact departments ability to serve the public

Question 3

Social media is a valuable investigative tool, and can be used for community out reach and engagement, and can be used to make time sensitive notifications such as:________

Answer 3

Missing persons investigations
Criminal investigations
Crime prevention tips and soliciting tips
Road closures and special events

Question 4

When using social media department members are prohibited from:____ (5)

Answer 4

(1) Shall not access while on duty
(2) Shall not use department logo or replica badge or use LVMPD as part of a page or posting your signature
(3) Prohibited speech that promotes discrimination
(4) Prohibited speech would suggest a person is engaged in unlawful reckless behavior
(5) Engaging in prohibited speech which may negatively affect the department members credibility and impair the members ability to perform the essential job functions