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Sherwood council debates tone and oversight of police social media after a post drew complaints
Summary
The police chief outlined social‑media goals and review controls after councilors criticized a department post they said bordered on humiliating; councilors asked staff to continue internal review processes and, where appropriate, take the matter to the police advisory board rather than adopt a council directive now.
Sherwood councilors used part of the November work session to examine police social‑media practices after a department post prompted complaints about tone and potential humiliation of a suspect.
Chief presented the department’s goals for social media — "to keep people informed and safe and to be transparent and accountable" — and described how the platforms serve as an immediate investigative tool. He said the department has implemented a multi‑level review process so that posts run through…
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