Comments on: The Internet Is No Longer Private: What Law Enforcement Should Know About Social Media

By: Dave Arnold

Dave Arnold — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:53:44 +0000

Excellent information. The younger generation does not understand the limits of what you can and can’t say on the internet. This brings up some great points!!

By: Ignore Social Media, and the Bad Guys Win | The Crime Map

Ignore Social Media, and the Bad Guys Win | The Crime Map — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:05:27 +0000

[...] When the budget barrier has been erased, the only limitations left are psychological. Yes, many law enforcement agencies are concerned about social media use by their officers due to very public cases of police misconduct on social media sites. [...]

By: James Gunter

James Gunter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:21:05 +0000

Good thoughts. And good questions to ask yourself before posting information online. Thanks.

By: CyberSafety808

CyberSafety808 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:27 +0000

Doesn’t take a scientist (computer scientist for that matter) to figure it out. Whenever you present any information in any form or media, you lose control of that information. Whether you present it face-2-face or post it on the Internet, once its out (information), its out. Like we say in Hawaii, “Aloha Oe!” Good-bye! Sayonarra! Adios! Gone!
You can never get it back. So, like our parents told us and their parents before them as well as what we tell our kids, “Think before you open your mouth.”
Here’s some things to think about before opening your mouth (or presenting information – written,verbal, visual:
#1 Why are you providing that information (whatever) it may be;
#2 Who is your intended audience (who are they and where are they);
#3 How much information are your providing;
#4 What is the medium used to provide the information (i.e. face-2-face, Internet, etc.), and finally;
#5 Does the gains outweigh the risks.
This is what I have been presenting to students, parents, teachers, the private business sector, and government.
Now, I present the same to law enforcement.
Ironic, that they (law enforcement) “recommended ” and/or provided cybersafety awareness, but never really thought that it also applies to them.
Mahalos & Happy ThanksGiving!
I am glad that they now are “seeing the light.”