Is it legal for Police Departments that post official videos to disable comments on Youtube?

[purr-rat beauty]

I noticed the Louisville Metro Police have disabled comments on all their videos

I have also read that if it's official government postings they cannot do it but not sure if that's a Constitutional protection for viewers and their comments and if it applies equitably between states.

Would anyone know and if they do disable comments on Social Media are they violating the Constitution?

[Ohio Joe]

1. I'm pretty sure any channel owner can disable comments - nt

[mobeau69]

2. I know they ghost user posts. It happened to me.

Greed fucks up everything eventually.

[ruet]

3. I Seem To Recall an Agency Getting Themselves Into Hot Water for Doing It on FB.[UPDATED]

May not apply in the OP example if they have disabled all comments.

Court Rules Public Officials Can’t Block Critics on Facebook

On Monday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the interactive portion of a public official’s Facebook page is a “public forum,” so an official cannot block people from it because of the opinions they hold.

The case arose after the chair of a local board of supervisors in Virginia, Phyllis Randall, briefly blocked a critic from her official Facebook page and deleted a comment he made about her colleagues’ management of public funds.

[purr-rat beauty]

4. I found this interesting tidbit but am wondering if it's a state by state case

As this is in New Jersey

https://www.aclu-nj.org/en/know-your-rights/when-public-officials-censor-you-social-media

"Quote"

As social media sites have increasingly become go-to platforms for personal and political engagement, our political leaders are turning to Facebook and Twitter to communicate with their constituents.

The ACLU of New Jersey is keeping a close eye on the implications for New Jerseyans’ free speech. In particular, when public officials use social media as government actors, the First Amendment prohibits them from censoring differing viewpoints.

Blocking users or deleting comments because they express critical opinions offends the Constitution and principles of transparency.

So, what if public officials block you, delete your comments, or otherwise censor you on social media?

You have free speech rights when you use social media, and this webpage aims to help you understand them. However, this general guide should not be interpreted as an offer of legal advice for your circumstances.