Acceptable Use Policy
The Portland, TN Police Department’s social media channel exists to provide access to information about the agency and provide a platform for interaction with the agency according to the guidelines outlined herewith. Posting on the agency’s social media channel constitutes acceptance of these terms.
• In case of emergency, please call 911.
• Do not use this page to report a crime. To report information potentially related
to criminal activity, please call 615-451-3838
• If you post information related to a crime on this page, you may be publicly
identifying yourself as a witness. In some instances, this may result in a subpoena
or possibly endanger yourself or others.
• “Friending” or “following” of a citizen by an agency officer does not indicate an
endorsement of that citizen’s actions or comments.
• Comments posted by others on this page are not to be considered the opinion
of the agency; nor does the agency endorse any third-party participants on our
social media channel.
• The agency reserves the right to remove and/or block anyone who posts
inappropriate material as determined by the agency. Moderation of Third Party Content
This agency's social media channel serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to monitoring. User-generated posts will be rejected or removed (if possible) when the content:
• Is off-subject or out of context.
• Contains obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest.
• Contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information.
• Contains offensive terms that target protected classes.
• Is threatening, harassing or discriminatory.
• Incites or promotes violence or illegal activities.
• Contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public
safety.
• Advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or
individual.
• Promotes or endorses political campaigns or candidates. Facebook Comment Disclaimer
The Portland Police Department welcomes public engagement and encourages respectful discussion
on our official page. We allow lawful public expression, including comments of criticism or
disagreement. However, comments may be hidden or removed if they contain threats, obscene
content, defamatory statements, discriminatory hate speech, compromise safety, interfere with
investigations, or reveal confidential information. Comments may be disabled on emergency
notifications, active investigations, and law enforcement-sensitive updates to protect public safety and
the integrity of police operations. Users who repeatedly violate these standards may be restricted or
blocked in a viewpoint-neutral manner. This page is administered in accordance with the First
Amendment of the United States Constitution and applicable federal and state law. Public Records Law
Agency social media sites are subject to applicable public records laws. Any content maintained in a social media format related to agency business, including communication posted by the Agency and communication received from citizens, is a public record. The Agency maintaining the site is responsible for responding completely and accurately to any public records request for social media content.
