40 Questions
What is the recommended approach to validating Internet-based information during the hiring process?
Make every effort to validate the information
What type of content is prohibited from being posted on personal social media accounts?
Information related to ongoing investigations or litigation
What may be the consequence of engaging in prohibited speech on social media?
Undermining or impeaching a member's testimony in court
What should members refrain from doing while using social media networks?
Associating with people engaged in unlawful activities
What is the recommended approach for members working in undercover operations?
Avoiding any online presence to maintain anonymity
What is the purpose of the 'Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct' directive?
To establish a code of ethics for law enforcement personnel
What is an essential aspect of vetting techniques during the hiring process?
Conducting thorough background investigations
What should be developed for investigations during the pre-employment process?
A written process for investigations
What is required for members to engage in social media activities?
Express permission through their chain-of-command
What is prohibited during official duties without written permission?
Using personally owned devices for social media
What is a restriction on department-authorized social media networking?
Conducting political activities
What is included in the department's background investigations of job candidates?
Internet-based content
How should search methods be applied during background investigations?
Uniformly to all candidates
What is a consideration when requesting permission to engage in social media activities?
Officer safety
What is prohibited when engaging in department-authorized social media networking?
Making statements about the guilt or innocence of a suspect
What is required for posting confidential information on social media?
Express written permission from the Chief of Police or designee
What is a reason for civil litigation mentioned in the content?
Publishing or posting false information that harms the reputation of another person
What should members avoid posting on social media to avoid safety concerns?
Personal photographs
Why should members be cautious when using social media?
All of the above
What should officers involved in undercover operations avoid posting on social media?
Any form of visual or personal identification
What is a consequence of publishing private facts and personal information about someone without their permission?
Civil litigation
What should members keep in mind when using social media?
That their privacy settings are constantly changing
What is an example of using someone else's personal attributes without permission?
Using someone else's likeness without their permission for an exploitative purpose
Why is it important for members to be cautious when identifying themselves as part of the department on social media?
To avoid safety concerns for themselves and their friends and family
What is the department's policy regarding access to information shared in public online forums?
The department may access any information at any time without prior notice.
What should a member do if they become aware of a posting or website that violates the department's policy?
Notify their immediate supervisor immediately.
What is the maximum disciplinary action that a member may face for violating the department's policy?
Termination.
Who is responsible for ensuring that all department personnel have access to this policy?
All of the above.
Where can members find this policy?
On the department's intranet and public website, as well as the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS).
Who signed off on this policy?
Alvin Brooks, Board President.
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS)?
To ensure that all members have acknowledged the department's policy.
Who is responsible for distributing this policy to all department personnel?
Not specified in the policy.
What type of information is prohibited from being posted on personal social media accounts?
Confidential, sensitive, or copyrighted information
Who is responsible for managing the content of department social media sites?
The Media Unit
What is the purpose of requiring express written permission to access social media on department computers?
To control the spread of confidential information
What type of speech is prohibited on social media according to the department's policy?
Speech that conflicts with the department's vision and mission
What may be recovered by the department for evidentiary purposes?
Personal cell phones
What is an authorized use of social media according to the department's policy?
Conducting community outreach efforts
Who must approve department-related social media sites or pages?
The Chief of Police or designee
What is a prohibited topic of discussion on social media according to the department's policy?
Investigation results
Study Notes
Pre-Employment Investigations
- The director or designee should develop a written process for investigations during pre-employment.
- The department has an obligation to include Internet-based content when conducting background investigations of job candidates.
Personal Use of Social Media
- Members should not post any text, photograph, audio, video, or multimedia file related to departmental investigations, litigation, or business.
- Prohibited posts include:
- Criminal or civil proceedings pertaining to the department
- Brandishing contraband or tactical instruments
- Posing with gang signs
- Department artwork and/or logos without approval
- Engaging in prohibited speech may undermine or impeach a member's testimony in criminal or civil proceedings.
Social Media Conduct
- Members should not knowingly associate or have dealings with people engaged in or advocating unlawful activities.
- Members seeking to represent the department via social media outlets must obtain express permission through their chain of command.
- If approval is granted, members will properly identify themselves as members of the department.
- Members may not use personally owned devices to manage approved social media activities during official duties without express written permission.
Department-Authorized Use of Social Media
- The department authorizes the use of social media for:
- Community outreach efforts
- Problem-solving
- Investigation
- Crime prevention
- Recruiting
- Employment efforts
- Offering training opportunities
- All department-related social media sites or pages must be approved in writing by the Chief of Police or designee.
- The Media Unit will manage the content of department social media sites.
Restrictions and Consequences
- Members may not post confidential information, including photographs or videos of department training activities, investigations, or work-related assignments.
- Members may not conduct political activities or private business on social media.
- Members may be subject to civil litigation for:
- Defamation
- Publishing private facts without permission
- Using someone else's name, likeness, or other personal attributes without permission
- Publishing creative work without permission
- Members who violate this policy may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
This quiz covers pre-employment investigations and social media guidelines for law enforcement professionals. Learn about the importance of written processes and responsible online behavior.
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