Edmonton police monitoring social media

[W921]

https://www.thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/...-Social-Media/

Apparently critics get labeled anti police and then the police spend the their time monitoring the critics social media.
Seems like a good productive use of their time. Police are probably looking for a way to make it up to the critics and change their view to a positive one. We are so lucky in this country.

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by W921

https://www.thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/...-Social-Media/

Apparently critics get labeled anti police and then the police spend the their time monitoring the critics social media.
Seems like a good productive use of their time. Police are probably looking for a way to make it up to the critics and change their view to a positive one. We are so lucky in this country.

Has to start somewhere. Look what their doing in the UK recently. Been seeing reports that internet guys are getting jail time for their words. Violent immigrant offenders getting nothing but a slap and back on the streets.

[calgarychef]

They should monitor fb market place for stolen crap…. It’s rife with that stuff.

[Fradaburidi]

Originally Posted by Sooner

Look what their doing in the UK recently.

United Kingdom of India?

[elkhunter11]

So they have time for this, yet no time to respond to actual calls. Typical political nonsense.

[FishOutOfWater]

Originally Posted by calgarychef

They should monitor fb market place for stolen crap…. It’s rife with that stuff.

Words and opinions are low hanging fruit... Much easier to prosecute.

[FishOutOfWater]

Originally Posted by Fradaburidi

United Kingdom of India?

And Palestine... And Pakistan... And every other 3rd world country in Europe & Asia.

We're heading down the same path.

[BlackHeart]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

So they have time for this, yet no time to respond to actual calls. Typical political nonsense.

Yep!!!

[traderal]

The tyee a left wing nutters voice

[Drewski Canuck]

Why are you all so surprised by the EPS monitoring the Social Media of their Critics?

Not so long ago, there was a News Reporter who was very critical of the actions of the EPS. Somehow there was a social gathering at the Overtime Lounge that the News Reporter was going to and EPS decided to do a stake out in hopes of charging the News Reporter with Impaired Driving.

Sure enough there was a pull over and the Reporter was very upset and not impaired.

The Lawyer Tom Engel represented the Reporter at the Complaint on the Internal Affairs investigation hearing.

Classic line from the lead investigator. He was getting a "chubby" just thinking about charging the Reporter.

Needless to say, Tom Engel has faced Police investigation for years.

I had the unfortunate experience of cross examining a Constable which resulted in a written decision that was critical of the Constable. For years I kept getting pulled over by the EPS. Usually after asking why I had so many trailer balls on my bumper, and anything else they could ask, they let me go.

Surely there was a real criminal that could be investigated at the time, but the Constable was upset for being singled out.

But it sure seems more important that the Police focus on the law abiding citizens.

Drewski

[lund17]

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are monitoring this site. They are gathering information and using it against people. I was told that 3 weeks ago when I was out fishing and stopped/checked for my license by the officer. He told that to me directly and no one else in the boat.

They have the technology to know your real name and home address behind your login name.

[jhl]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

So they have time for this, yet no time to respond to actual calls. Typical political nonsense.

Recently in Drayton the police said that cyber crimes are more prevalent than actual crimes so they are using their resources for those crimes. no time to go and do actual policing, but while they are sitting in the office on the computer they have up to 5 vehicles running in the parking lot not moving or doing anything. Looks like poor management to me.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by lund17

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are monitoring this site. They are gathering information and using it against people. I was told that 3 weeks ago when I was out fishing and stopped/checked for my license by the officer. He told that to me directly and no one else in the boat.

They have the technology to know your real name and home address behind your login name.

Yup catching stupid criminals.


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[WayneChristie]

its an outdoors site, the bios and enforcement officers monitor it too of course.why would anyone think they dont?

[Cement Bench]

but for what legal purpose ?

[huntinstuff]

Originally Posted by Cement Bench

but for what legal purpose ?

Exactly

No one knows who is actually posting stuff. As far as anyone knows, an AO member could allow anyone to post under their name. The logistics to prove anything would be ridiculous.

But, it gives the authorities a place to start. And if you are chatty, you will be given enough rope to hang yourself.

It's a fishing trip.....online....

[Twisted Canuck]

And if you're particularly outspoken, ignorant, and hurtful, you're maybe gonna get charged. Because, hurt feelings.

https://calgaryherald.com/news/natio...a-content-rcmp

See? The mods here are just trying to keep some of you out of jail. You should try thanking them instead of sending nasty, boring PMs.

[Fradaburidi]

Originally Posted by lund17

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are monitoring this site. They are gathering information and using it against people. I was told that 3 weeks ago when I was out fishing and stopped/checked for my license by the officer. He told that to me directly and no one else in the boat.

They have the technology to know your real name and home address behind your login name.

So, are you going to be arrested for tattletale?

[Sweldd]

Originally Posted by lund17

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are monitoring this site. They are gathering information and using it against people. I was told that 3 weeks ago when I was out fishing and stopped/checked for my license by the officer. He told that to me directly and no one else in the boat.

They have the technology to know your real name and home address behind your login name.

It’s not like people come in here and post they poached an elk or took over there limit fishing. There’s nothing to see here


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[Au revoir, Gopher]

Originally Posted by Sweldd

It’s not like people come in here and post they poached an elk or took over there limit fishing. There’s nothing to see here


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I don't know... I would say that huntinstuff is in big trouble over that Sasquatch...

ARG

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Sweldd

It’s not like people come in here and post they poached an elk or took over there limit fishing. There’s nothing to see here


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One former member posted about using a supplemental deer tag, on a deer that was by definition, " antlered " . Of course he made up the excuse that it only had one antler, and he never saw it.

[Ebrand]

Originally Posted by huntinstuff

Exactly

No one knows who is actually posting stuff. As far as anyone knows, an AO member could allow anyone to post under their name. The logistics to prove anything would be ridiculous.

But, it gives the authorities a place to start. And if you are chatty, you will be given enough rope to hang yourself.

It's a fishing trip.....online....

Have seen lots of social media and Facebook stuff that people forget is not anonymous that would be a great starting point for different investigations. Or at least make people someone of interest to authorities.

Use your heads folks.

Of course the authorities watch social media.

[huntinstuff]

Originally Posted by au revoir, gopher

i don't know... I would say that huntinstuff is in big trouble over that sasquatch...

Arg

😂😂😂😂😂

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by Cement Bench

but for what legal purpose ?

Think about it, 99% of people want their 15 min of fame and will post anything and everything they do on social media. Social media is a leech on society making everyone feel they have to one up the next guy or keep up with the jones seeking to be the next viral internet sensation. You know how many poaching cases are made each year from trolling the Facebook or internet crimes against children, human trafficking etc.. all from searching various classifieds? You would be utterly shocked and disgusted if you knew the numbers.

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by Cement Bench

but for what legal purpose ?

Im not saying they have any ulterior motives, but they wouldnt be in those professions if they didnt have a love for the outdoors, and what better place to find out where the fish are biting and the critters roaming than an outdoor forum, as long as they dont try and get me to divulge the location of Frank lake, a mans gotta have a few secrets

[Phil McCracken]

Originally Posted by WayneChristie

Im not saying they have any ulterior motives, but they wouldnt be in those professions if they didnt have a love for the outdoors, and what better place to find out where the fish are biting and the critters roaming than an outdoor forum, as long as they dont try and get me to divulge the location of Frank lake, a mans gotta have a few secrets

Hehe...when the muskeg is decent, I am a frequent traveler there. Maybe we'll meet one fall during moose hunting season...

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

Think about it, 99% of people want their 15 min of fame and will post anything and everything they do on social media. Social media is a leech on society making everyone feel they have to one up the next guy or keep up with the jones seeking to be the next viral internet sensation. You know how many poaching cases are made each year from trolling the Facebook or internet crimes against children, human trafficking etc.. all from searching various classifieds? You would be utterly shocked and disgusted if you knew the numbers.

Exactly!

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

One former member posted about using a supplemental deer tag, on a deer that was by definition, " antlered " . Of course he made up the excuse that it only had one antler, and he never saw it.

Remember the swan/snow goose one?

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by lund17

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are monitoring this site. They are gathering information and using it against people. I was told that 3 weeks ago when I was out fishing and stopped/checked for my license by the officer. He told that to me directly and no one else in the boat.

They have the technology to know your real name and home address behind your login name.

The fact that F&W monitor forums like this has been common knowledge for years
Cat

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

Remember the swan/snow goose one?

I don't recall that one, but I wouldn't be surprised if the same person made that mistake , and posted about it as well. Some people just don't think before they post.