Police Officers' View on the Influence of Social Media on the Public's View of Their Role

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February 25, 2023
1 Theme #1: Law enforcement officer’s perspective on the importance of focusing on the characteristic of social media use among officers and the possible repercussions of such use
Description: The officers' views on social media and how they use it in their work as law enforcement officers are recurrent themes in the transcript. The officers highlight the importance of responsible use of social media, balancing professional and personal use, and understanding the potential impact of social media on public perception.
* Data Point #1 for Theme #1: Social Media Use
"Sure, as a police officer, I'm careful about my social media use."
"Yes, absolutely. Social media is a crucial tool for law enforcement."
* Data Point #2 for Theme #1: Characteristics/nature of use
“primarily use social media to keep in touch with my friends and family.”
“allows us to engage with the community, share information, and even solve crimes”
* Data Point #3 for Theme #1: Frequency of use
"For me…, as a police officer, my priority is to focus on my duties and responsibilities in serving the community."
"I do check my social media accounts periodically, but it's not something I do regularly or frequently."
2 Theme #2: Influence of Police Officers’ personalities and personal preferences when it comes to their social media usage
Description: The officers discuss the importance of their profession, their passion for serving their communities, and the role they play in keeping the public safe. Accordingly, this interest to preserve their employment also affects their social media interaction.
* Data Point #1 for Theme #2: Personal interest in law enforcement
Many individuals like the Officer have a personal interest in law enforcement and believe it is an important and necessary profession.
As the Officer stated, "I wanted a job where I could help people, make a positive difference in my community, and have the opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic field."
* Data Point #2 for Theme #2: Officers’ preference in using social media