Policy Text
I. General
[1.1.2, 26.1.1]
A. Employees are not prohibited from having personal profiles, blogs,
websites or web pages and are free to access or participate in electronic
social media, social networking media, blogging, multimedia messaging
service/text messaging, e-mail, on-line computer gaming, cellular phone,
or other types of electronic media while off duty.
B. However, when reference is made to or about the Department or its
employees, a review of the content is necessary to ensure that it does not
compromise the integrity of the employee or cause or promote a lack of
public confidence and respect for the Department or its employees.
C. Employees have unrestricted internet access while on duty, whether
on a Department issued computer, personal computer or tablet,
cellular phone, or other electronic device. All internet access and
use will be governed and enforced through the City of Miami Beach’s
Citywide Policy and Procedure, Use of the City’s E-mail, Internet,
Computer Systems and Software Access Policy, IT 21.01.
D. Employees will, at all times, use appropriate discretion, good judgment,
decency and common sense in their activities so as not to bring discredit
upon themselves, the Department or its members. Employees will
conduct themselves in such a manner as to inspire confidence and
respect for the position of public trust they hold.
E. Participation on publicly accessible electronic media including, but not
limited to, internet postings, personal web pages, social web and
networking sites, chat rooms, text messaging, electronic dating services
and any other electronic media will be carefully considered for proper
personal conduct.
F. Employees are reminded that comments and statements made through
electronic media including, but not limited to, the internet and text
messaging, are openly public and may be available and preserved for
anyone to see in perpetuity.