Removal

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – A new law in California is placing additional restrictions on how and when law enforcement agencies can share a suspect’s mugshot on social media. The law not only affects future posts but also requires police departments and sheriff’s offices to review and delete old posts. Under the new legislation, departments are prohibited from sharing booking photos on social media, regardless of whether the person is suspected of a violent crime or not, unless they are deemed an “imminent threat” or a fugitive. Furthermore, even in cases where mugshots can be posted, … Read more