Well, at least at my job; the big cheeses have now made everyone sign a "social media" waiver regarding everything internet. We cannot display photos of ourselves at work, mention the job, or anything work related.
People (officers) are fucking freaking out?!!?!!?!!
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Facists!!!
That seems kind of over the top. I can understand not revealing anything confidential (duh) but not the rest.
Can you use a seret identity?
(12-08-2012, 07:45 PM)Maggot Wrote: [ -> ]Can you use a seret identity?
I don't see why not......
Funny, people are changing FB pages already to odd names.
SphincterCop, was there a specific incident or problem that prompted the policy, or is it just out of general concern for police officers' safety?
(12-08-2012, 09:34 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: [ -> ]SphincterCop, was there a specific incident or problem that prompted the policy, or is it just out of general concern for police officers' safety?
I doubt if it is a safety concern. More a liability, imo.
(12-08-2012, 09:34 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: [ -> ]SphincterCop, was there a specific incident or problem that prompted the policy, or is it just out of general concern for police officers' safety?
Actually, it was brought to the attention of Dept. Heads as a safety issue regarding gang retaliation. This was done in reference to what had happened at another department and officer's photos being posted on gang affiliated websites.
Of course they added in liable issues of conduct on/off the job. HA!
(12-08-2012, 05:38 PM)Sphincter Cop Wrote: [ -> ]We cannot display photos of ourselves at work, mention the job, or anything work related.
I don't have a problem with an employer requesting that of an employee. I don't think it's unfair.
(12-09-2012, 12:22 PM)Duchess Wrote: [ -> ] (12-08-2012, 05:38 PM)Sphincter Cop Wrote: [ -> ]We cannot display photos of ourselves at work, mention the job, or anything work related.
I don't have a problem with an employer requesting that of an employee. I don't think it's unfair.
Well it sounds like they're doing it in part for the officer's safety which is great but free speech and all that.
Unless your job requires that you not reveal your position (CIA operative or something), I don't think an employer should be allowed to dictate that without a damn good reason.
I agree with that policy simply because it was stated for anything "work related". I don't think it's a lot to ask of an employee to keep work related bullshit off a social media site.
(12-09-2012, 02:07 PM)Duchess Wrote: [ -> ]
I agree with that policy simply because it was stated for anything "work related". I don't think it's a lot to ask of an employee to keep work related bullshit off a social media site.
Honestly, I think it is a great idea not to post anything work related. When I get off work; I could care less what happens when I'm not there. It serves no purpose. Plus I am sure the biggest complaints have been from the drama/gossip queens at work. Like their opinions matter anyway.
Drama hags & gossips mongers ALWAYS think their opinions matter.
(12-09-2012, 04:25 PM)Duchess Wrote: [ -> ]
Drama hags & gossips mongers ALWAYS think their opinions matter.
They kill morale in any workplace! It amazes me how many smart people fall for bullshit everytime! !
It could be worse: they could ask for your Facebook
password at the job interview:
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=628&sid=2793651.
Personally, I wouldn't use either Facebook or Twitter even if you paid me. But then, I
am an anti-social, Luddite computer professional who also wouldn't ever willingly use a smartphone or tablet (or anything made by Apple).
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BFN
Zaphod
(12-09-2012, 12:22 PM)Duchess Wrote: [ -> ] (12-08-2012, 05:38 PM)Sphincter Cop Wrote: [ -> ]We cannot display photos of ourselves at work, mention the job, or anything work related.
I don't have a problem with an employer requesting that of an employee. I don't think it's unfair.
I don't think it is unfair either. I can give an example of a guy taking a picture of a messy warehouse during inventory and posting it on a page for all to see. A company does not want that kind of thing posted. It is actually different than that, but that is the best way I can describe it. It is like showing the competition things they could use.
(12-09-2012, 06:45 PM)zaphod Wrote: [ -> ]It could be worse: they could ask for your Facebook password at the job interview: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=628&sid=2793651.
BFN
Zaphod
Not legal.
(12-10-2012, 03:57 AM)Love Child Wrote: [ -> ] (12-09-2012, 06:45 PM)zaphod Wrote: [ -> ]It could be worse: they could ask for your Facebook password at the job interview: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=628&sid=2793651.
BFN
Zaphod
Not legal.
Not legal in Illinois (what I found lurking on google), is there another state that has passed a law in regards to this?