Justice Management Division
Serving Justice - Securing Results
Generally, an employee engaging in teaching, speaking or writing in his personal capacity may not use his official title
or position to identify himself in connection with the activity or to promote any book, seminar, course, program, etc. The
two exceptions to this rule are as follows:
1. An employee may allow the use of his title if it is included as part of several other biographical details and the
title is given no more prominence than other information; and
2. An employee may allow the use of his title in connection with an article published in a scientific or professional
journal provided there is an appropriate disclaimer.
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C.F.R. § 2635.807(b) (see Subpart H - Outside Activities; Teaching, Speaking and Writing)
An employee engaging in fundraising in his personal capacity is also prohibited from using his official title, position
or authority. In addition, he cannot solicit funds or other support from a subordinate or from any person that has business
with his component.
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C.F.R. § 2635.808(c) (see Subpart H - Outside Activities; Fundraising activities)
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