Social Media Guidelines

This is an official social media account of the Columbus Division of Police. The Division uses social media to share information, promote public safety, engage with the community, and highlight Division programs and activities.

Terms of Use

By interacting with a Columbus Division of Police social media account, please be aware of the following:

Visitor Comments and Opinions

Comments and opinions expressed by visitors are their own and do not reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Columbus Division of Police.

Content Moderation

Content posted to Division social media pages will be monitored. The Division reserves the right to remove content consistent with applicable law and Division policy, including obscene content, comments unrelated to the topic of the post, and personal attacks.

Public Records

Content posted to or submitted through a Division social media account may be considered a public record and may be subject to public disclosure under applicable public-records laws.

Legal and Policy Compliance

Content posted by the Columbus Division of Police is subject to applicable laws, regulations, Division policies, and information technology requirements.

Contacting the Division

Do not use social media to report an emergency or request immediate police assistance.

For emergencies, call 911.

For non-emergency police assistance, call 614-645-4545.

The Columbus Division of Police appreciates respectful and constructive engagement with our community.