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<p data-start="296" data-end="582">In light of recent events, the
below message is being sent on behalf of the Chief at the request
of the Town Manager. Attached to this email is the department's
social media policy for your review.</p>
<p data-start="296" data-end="582">Thank you,</p>
<p data-start="296" data-end="582">Chris</p>
<p data-start="296" data-end="582"><br>
</p>
<p data-start="296" data-end="582">All:</p>
<p data-start="296" data-end="582">I want to take a moment to share
an important reminder about how we conduct ourselves on personal
social media. Recent public incidents across the country have
shown how quickly online comments—no matter how personal—can
reflect on our department and our ability to serve the community.</p>
<p data-start="584" data-end="661">While each of us has the right to
express personal opinions, please remember:</p>
<ul data-start="663" data-end="1007">
<li data-start="663" data-end="756">
<p data-start="665" data-end="756">Anything posted publicly can
be linked back to you and, by extension, to this department.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="757" data-end="877">
<p data-start="759" data-end="877">Emotional or heated posts can
unintentionally damage public trust and confidence, which are
vital to the work we do.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="878" data-end="1007">
<p data-start="880" data-end="1007">Once credibility is lost,
it’s very difficult to regain, and that can create real
consequences for you and for our entire team.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1009" data-end="1149">Before posting, ask yourself: <strong
data-start="1039" data-end="1076">“What do I gain by sharing
this?”</strong> If the answer is only a moment of venting, it
may not be worth the risk.</p>
<p data-start="1151" data-end="1382">I’m not looking to restrict
anyone’s personal expression—just to keep us all mindful of how
our words and actions can be perceived. Thank you for continuing
to represent this department with professionalism both on and off
the job.</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Christopher Montiverdi, MPH
Assistant Fire Chief
Community Risk Reduction
Holden Fire Department
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(O) 508-210-5653
(C) 774-479-1801
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cmontiverdi@holdenma.gov">cmontiverdi@holdenma.gov</a></pre>
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