Social Media Background Checks in the Law Enforcement Industry

With the heavy weight of responsibilities on the shoulders of those in law enforcement industry, it is important for hiring managers to thoroughly screen potential employees. Law enforcement has been making headlines for the past few months after a traffic stopped turned violent in Georgia. The incident of the brutal beating was shared through multiple videos posted on social media. And in Louisiana, an officer resigned from his position after he shared a racist Facebook post. Conducting social media searches in the law enforcement industry can raise red flags, such as signs of violence, racism and sexually explicit material, and could prevent such occurrences from happening. Social media hiring reports identify individuals who exhibit behaviors that may lead to workplace safety issues.

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