27A-Department Social Media - 2019

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Policy & Procedure Page 1 of 5 Lexington Police Department Subject: Department Social Media Policy Number: 27AAccreditation Standards: Reference: None Effective Date: 1/1/15 New Revised Revision Dates: 1/24/19 By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES The Department endorses the secure use of social media to enhance communication, collaboration, and information exchange; streamline processes; and foster productivity. This policy establishes this Department’s position on the utility and management of social media and provides guidance on its management, administration, and oversight. This policy is not meant to address one particular form of social media, rather social media in general, as advances in technology will occur and new tools will emerge. Social media provides a new and potentially valuable means of assisting the Department and its personnel in meeting community outreach, problem- solving, investigative, crime prevention, and related objectives. This policy identifies potential uses that may be explored or expanded upon as deemed reasonable by Administrative and Supervisory personnel. PROCEDURE A. Definitions 1. Blog: A self-published diary or commentary on a particular topic that may allow visitors to post responses, reactions, or comments. The term is short for “Web log.” 2. Page: The specific portion of a social media website where content is displayed, and managed by an individual or individuals with administrator rights. 3. Post: Content an individual shares on a social media site or the act of publishing content on a site. 4. Profile: Information that a user provides about himself or herself on a social networking site.