The intent of this social media site is to serve as a communications tool between the Petersburg Police Department (PPD) and the public. PPD personnel are the sole administrators of this social media site. Terms of Use:
The PPD shall utilize its page to raise awareness among Petersburg, Menard County and neighboring communities, visitors, community partners, and interested fans and follow
ers of public safety news and information that affects our area. The PPD shall utilize its page to post news releases, photos, videos, and important public safety information, including but not limited to information about wanted criminals, road closures, power outages, and other emergency announcements. No communication to the PPD through this social media site shall be deemed to constitute legal or official notice for any purpose. In addition, no request made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be submitted to the City of Petersburg through Social Media. FOIA requests may only be submitted to the City of Petersburg in accordance with its FOIA Policy. Postings on the PPD's page are public records and may be subject to disclosure under the State of Illinois' Freedom on Information Act. Prohibited Content:
The intended purpose of the PPD's social media site is to serve as a means of communication between the PPD and members of the public. Therefore, information, posts, and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed and will be removed from the site.
• Profane language or content
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or other protected status under applicable law
• Inappropriate sexual content or links to inappropriate sexual content
• Solicitations of commerce
• Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity
• Private and confidential information
• Information that may tend to compromise the safety and security of the public or public systems
• Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party
• Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures
Disclaimer:
The PPD disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any materials or content that the PPD deems inappropriate for posting. The PPD shall make efforts to remove said materials in an expeditious or otherwise timely manner, but disclaims liability if circumstances exist that prevent or hinder efforts to remove said materials. The PPD does not endorse nor otherwise support or sponsor any advertising that may be posted by Facebook on the PPD's site. The PPD does not guarantee the reliability or accuracy of any third-party links. The PPD reserves the right to remove any comment or conversation that is prohibited by this Social Media Policy
The PPD reserves the right to terminate a person's ability to post,comment, or otherwise participate on the PPD page due to using any of the above listed prohibited content. Any person or persons identified on this site as an arrestee or defendant in a criminal case is presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
