Servidores públicos de carreira policial, liberdade de expressão e ética no mundo digital: uma análise dos limites da responsabilidade administrativa

Abstract

The article analyzes the relationship between the freedom of expression of public servants and their administrative responsibility, especially in the context of social networks. The research uses qualitative methods and explores the ethical and legal limits that govern the conduct of these employees. The text addresses how behavior in private life can impact institutional changes and question the application of assessments for acts of infraction outside the professional environment. Freedom of expression is recognized as a fundamental right, but it encounters limitations when it collides with other rights, such as morality and administrative efficiency. The importance of digital law is also highlighted, analyzing how the growing presence on digital platforms redefines government communication practices and standards of ethical conduct. The article examines the Disciplinary Administrative Process (PAD), which regulates evaluations of employees for illegal acts, and emphasizes the need for a balance between individual freedom and functional duties. It concludes that deliberations for private acts must be provided for in the law or internal regulations of each institution.