There’s a new website that has the potential to create a real safety issue
Go to www.spokeo.com and type in your name in the search box. This database will, in most case, give your address, your spouse’s name, a map to your residence, and often a street level view of your residence .
The site also provides with some other “personal” information that does not always seem accurate, but the major issue is the map to your residence. Just because you are a police officer and have your information blocked from the public does not mean you can’t be found on this site.
Make sure you check and have your information removed. If you pull your information up and click on the privacy at the bottom of the page you can follow the directions to remove it yourself.
Website Raises Officer Safety Issues
There’s a new website that has the potential to create a real safety issue
Go to www.spokeo.com and type in your name in the search box. This database will, in most case, give your address, your spouse’s name, a map to your residence, and often a street level view of your residence .
The site also provides with some other “personal” information that does not always seem accurate, but the major issue is the map to your residence. Just because you are a police officer and have your information blocked from the public does not mean you can’t be found on this site.
Make sure you check and have your information removed. If you pull your information up and click on the privacy at the bottom of the page you can follow the directions to remove it yourself.