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Officers across the country face investigations and even termination over inappropriate social media activity, including recent posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing. Once a badge is pinned on, responders represent not just themselves but their agencies and professions as a whole. Choosing words and actions carefully — online and off — is essential to preserving dignity, respect and public trust.
In this episode of The Brief: Wellness Edition, Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese remind public safety personnel of the weight their voice holds, given the trust the public places in them. On- and off-duty law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics represent their agency. This is an added responsibility and Friese encourages people to take a breath before posting and ask, “Does the world need to hear from me right now? Will this move the conversation forward and how will this look in the headlines?”
“Once you decide to pin on that badge, your voice carries a different weight.”
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About The Brief: Wellness Edition
The Brief: Wellness Edition video series explores the wellness implications of current events for public safety professionals. Each episode brings a timely conversation that connects unfolding events to the day-to-day realities of first responders.
