RCMP urge users to be responsible when posting online
Think before you post.
It’s a pretty general idea when talking about social media, but is sometimes overlooked in the heat of the moment. With social media being such a new and ever-changing form of communication, sometimes the idea is lost, and people believe they are invincible behind a keyboard or a touchscreen on their phone.
BattlefordsNOW recently spoke with Battlefords RCMP Sgt. Neil Tremblay on the possible repercussions behind social media posts, especially when it comes to possible threats against a person, their property, or their character. Sgt. Tremblay reminds everyone that social media can sometimes land you in hot water.
“If the threats are specific towards either harming someone or damaging their property,” he said. “That can be the same as threatening someone in person. There are criminal charges that could be laid.”