Because communication via social media constitutes a limited public forum, the city reserves the right to reject or remove (if possible) any content that is deemed in violation of this policy or any applicable law. City social media account content and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed for posting and shall be subject to removal:
(A) Comments unrelated to the purpose and topical scope of the page.
(B) Defamatory, threatening or profane language.
(C) Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
(D) Sexual content or links to sexual content.
(E) Personally identifiable information, such as an address, phone number, social security number or other sensitive information.
(F) Information which may interfere with or compromise current investigations, police tactics and the safety or security of public safety staff and/or the public or public systems.
(G) Promotion or advertisement in favor of, or in opposition to a political campaign, ballot measure candidate.
(H) Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity.
(I) Distribution of copyrighted photographs, music, video, graphics or other content without the express permission of the copyright holder.
(Ord. 1752, passed 5-20-20)