A Bourne, MA, firefighter was recently fired for violating fire department rules and regulations by posting what was termed negative messages and images on his Facebook page.
To access a Bourne Courier article on this event, please visit:
Bourne Courier: Bourne firefighter/paramedic is fired over his Facebook posts (24 FEB 11)
Because of concerns related to potential negative impacts of Facebook and other personal social networking posts by public safety, education, and other municipal government personnel, many communities in the region are working on developing guidelines – on the department level or community level – related to such posts.
Gordon Graham, of Lexipol, recently offered tips related to use of "Social Networking Sites.” To access this tip, please visit:
Gordon Graham: "Today's Tip from Lexipol"
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