Los Angeles police officers are encouraged to obtain social media information during field interviews with civilians regardless if they are suspected of being involved in a crime, according to documents obtained by the Brennan Center for Justice.
are encouraged to obtain social media information during field interviews with civilians regardless if they are suspected of being involved in a crime, according to documents obtained by the Brennan Center for Justice.
In a July 22, 2020 memo, current police Chief Michel Moore said the cards are the basis for"investigations, arrests, and prosecutions." "Information documented on the FIs is one of the most important tools that the Department utilizes to solve crime," Moore wrote.On the back of the cards, a box asks for email and social media information to include Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. The Brennan Center said a review of field interview cards in 40 other cities found that cards used by police departments in those locations were not used to collect social media information.
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