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General Disclaimer
In the preparation of this page, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct and clearly expressed information possible. Nonetheless, inadvertent errors can occur, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations often change. Further, the content herein is intended to provide general guidelines and information on matters of interest. The application and impact of the laws can vary widely, however, from case to case, based upon the specific or unique facts involved. Accordingly, the information on this website is not intended to serve as legal, accounting or tax advice. Users are encouraged to consult with appropriate and accredited professional advisors for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision, and the City of Black Diamond disclaims any responsibility for positions taken by individuals or corporations in their individual cases or for any misunderstanding and losses, directly or indirectly, on the part of users. Information presented on this website is collected, maintained, and provided for the convenience of the reader. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and up to date, the City of Black Diamond does not certify the authenticity of information that originates from third parties. Once a user follows a link to another page or site, the City of Black Diamond policies no longer apply and the user becomes subject to the policies of that page or site. Under no circumstances shall the City of Black Diamond be liable for any actions taken or omissions made from reliance on any information contained herein from whatever source nor shall the City be liable for any other consequences from any such reliance. Social Media Terms of Use
By posting or commenting on any social media platform used by the Black Diamond Police Department, you participate by your own choice, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information you provide therein. You further agree to the following terms of use:
The Black Diamond Police Department maintains a social media program for the purpose of engaging and interacting with our community, providing relevant and timely community news, information and events, distribution of crime prevention and public safety tips, for urgent notifications of critical incidents which may affect residents, business owners and visitors of the city of Black Diamond Police Department, and for those people having an interest in the Black Diamond Police Department. The Black Diamond Police Department also maintains and is responsible for the Black Diamond WA Police Facebook and Instagram page. Limited Public Forum
All social media platforms used by the Black Diamond Police Department are designated as limited public forums and moderated by the Department. The department welcomes a person's right to express his/her opinion and encourages posters to keep comments relevant to the topic in question. Posting of any content on any social media platform used by the Black Diamond Police Department, by any visitor, follower, subscriber or fan, constitutes acceptance of the terms of use described here in this policy. For purposes of this policy, a social media platform is the website or app offered to the public to provide audio, video, still-photo or written communication between other members of the public and/or representatives of certain groups, businesses, organizations or departments. Examples of social media platforms include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, website blogs with commenting capabilities, forums and emergency notification services. The definition of content as used in this policy refers to any written copy, photos, graphics, videos, live-video streams, comments or any form of communicative content exchanged between parties. Emergency or Non-Emergency Requests for Police Assistance
The posting of requests for police assistance, regardless if it is of an emergency or non-emergency nature, is discouraged and will not guarantee a response by the Black Diamond Police Department or any emergency service provider. In the event you post information related to a crime, you may be placing yourself in a position of becoming a witness and subject to being subpoenaed into court. Endorsements "Friending" or "Liking" the Black Diamond Police Department, or an officer or employee of the Black Diamond Police Department, does not indicate an endorsement of that person's actions or comments. A comment posted by a member of the public on any Black Diamond Police Department social media site is the opinion of the commentator or poster only, and publication of a comment does not imply endorsement of, or agreement by, the Black Diamond Police Department, nor do such comments necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Black Diamond Police Department. Moderation of Content
The Black Diamond Police Department actively monitors and moderates the social media platforms used by the department, and reserves the right to remove posts, comments, replies, or any public commentary containing inappropriate content and/or block anyone who posts inappropriate material as described in this policy. The Black Diamond Police Department does not tolerate the following when interacting with the Department and/or people using the Department's social media, blogs, and other online forums:
1. Comments or content not related to the original topic, including random or unintelligible comments;
2. Profane, obscene, racist, sexual, or pornographic content and/or language;
3. Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation;
4. Defamatory, personal attacks, harassment, or threats;
5. Comments in support of, or in opposition to, any political campaigns or ballot measures;
6. Commercial promotions or spam;
7. Conduct, or encouragement of conduct in violation of any federal, state or local law;
8. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
9. Content that violates a legal ownership interest, such as a copyright, of any party;
10. Private or personal information published without consent;
11. Encouragement of violence;
12. Repetitive posts or content that disrupt normal operation of the forum;
13. Comments which may reasonably interfere with, inhibit, or compromise law enforcement investigations, police tactics, police responses to incidents and/or the safety of police staff and officers.
