10 replies to this topic

[Caron]

Just wondering if you are still able to have a Facebook account while being a Special or a Police Officer? Does anybody know??

Thanks xx

[R5!]

Just wondering if you are still able to have a Facebook account while being a Special or a Police Officer? Does anybody know??

Thanks xx

Don't see why not,you are still a citizen.As long as you don't abuse it by posting Operational info.

[UKmember]

Don't see why not,you are still a citizen.As long as you don't abuse it by posting Operational info.

Have to agree there. ^^^

[Cheetah]

Yes you can but don't post anything Police related or any pictures or anything at all that could identify you as a police officer.

PM me if you want to discuss this further, I'm a serving special at Blackpool.

[OnTheBeat]

I have facebook, but obviously pictures in uniform and referances to the job that anyone would immidiatly understand are a no no.

[Sharpe]

Yes, but don't start posting pictures of RTC's and comments slagging the job off.

Not that that's ever happened...

[john05977]

Yes, but don't start posting pictures of RTC's and comments slagging the job off.

Not that that's ever happened...

Can I say theres no harm having a facebook account as long as it has the privacy settings right up and no information can be found. e.g. your own contact details etc This is my view.

[ojm947]

you can still have a facebook account and some of the people i know put that they are PCSOs/constables in the work section, i aslo know one guy who as his profile pic is him in full police uniform it has been this for a while and he hasn't got into trouble

but PSD advise against it not to post anything to identify yourself as a police officer of any force as your comments etc could be taken the worng way by people etc

its all a very grey area

my advice would be just dont do it, no pic,no info,no signs and you should be ok

Edited by ojm947, 19 July 2009 - 11:44 PM.

[WT]

Facebook accounts are ok, but to be completely on the safe side i'd make no reference to the job.


PSD will view your account regularly and i know officers that have come unstuck and ended up explaining themselves to them.

Edited by WT, 19 July 2009 - 11:48 PM.

[Caron]

Facebook accounts are ok, but to be completely on the safe side i'd make no reference to the job.


PSD will view your account regularly and i know officers that have come unstuck and ended up explaining themselves to them.

Thanks for that advice. I havent mentioned anything about the job at all during the application process so should be ok. Thanks

[Hezzy]

I would keep any and all references to the Police off of your page and also change your privacy settings so only people on your friends list can view your profile