Short Quiz: Ethical Dilemmas involving Facebook and other social media networks.
1. Is it appropriate to post information about an investigation that you are working on?
A) Yes, you want to tell all about the arrest that happened today.
B) No, you should never post this information, since it could hurt your investigation.
C) None of the above.
2. Can you post on Facebook that you work for xyz police department?
A) Yes, it is ok because it is the same as handing out a business card.
B)No, posting this information may compromise your position.
C) None of the above.
3. Can you post a picture of you and the President of the United States on Facebook?
A) Yes, you were on the detail when he came into Denver and you are proud of it.
B) No, he is a personal friend and you were having dinner with and out of respect will not post the picture.
C) No, it is illegal to post a picture of the President on Facebook.
D) None of the above
4) Can you post the whereabouts of a DUI checkpoint on a holiday weekend to your friends on Facebook?
A) Yes it was announced that there was going to be one in town.
B) No, it violates the police department's code of ethics.
C) None of the above.
5. Some scantily-clad women dressed ask if you will pose for a photo with them leaning on your police cruiser.
A) Yes, no harm to anyone since it is just a photo.
B) No, I need to consider the consequences of social media.
C) You can take a picture of them on your cruiser, but you should not be in the picture.
D) None of the above.