6.1 Professional Use: CCSO employees must adhere to professional standards when engaging on social media platforms. This includes maintaining respect, confidentiality, and propriety in any form of communication.
6.2 County HR and IT Policies: All posts must adhere to Cobb County’s Human Resources and Information Services policies related to employee conduct and data protection.
6.3 Personal Accounts: Employees are prohibited from posting on personal social media accounts as a spokesperson or representative of the CCSO unless expressly authorized. Personal accounts must not create the impression that the employee is speaking on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.
6.4 Disclaimer for Personal Opinions: When CCSO employees make social media posts or comments that relate to or reference the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, they must clearly state that their views are their own and do not reflect the official stance of the CCSO. Examples include using disclaimers such as, "The views expressed are my own and do not represent those of my employer.
6.5 Authorized Users for Official CCSO Social Media: Only individuals designated by Sheriff Owens, Chief of Staff Jones, or the Communications Unit are authorized to post on behalf of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office on official CCSO social media accounts. Unauthorized employees are prohibited from creating, managing, or representing the CCSO through any social media platform. All official content must align with the agency's communication strategy and policies.