Facebook and Law Enforcement

We work with the law enforcement community to promote safety, on and offline.

Protecting Your Privacy

We take the privacy of your information very seriously. If Facebook receives an official request for account records, we first establish the legitimacy of the request. When responding, we apply strict legal and privacy requirements. See the law enforcement guidelines for more details.

Promoting Safety

We work with law enforcement to help people on Facebook stay safe. This sometimes means providing information to law enforcement officials that will help them respond to emergencies, including those that involve the immediate risk of harm, suicide prevention and the recovery of missing children. We may also supply law enforcement with information to help prevent or respond to fraud and other illegal activity, as well as violations of the Facebook Terms.

Getting Help

If you think you or someone you know is in an emergency situation, please call your local police. If you see something on Facebook that may violate the Facebook Terms, please report it to us.

For information about privacy and safety on Facebook for victims of abuse, download the guide from the National Network to End Domestic Violence.