Punjab IGP issues social media policy for policemen
Crime
Sharing of personal, religious and political thoughts by policemen is not allowed
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab IGP Dr Usman Anwar has issued a policy pertaining to the use of social media by law-enforcers with emphasis on them to focus on controlling crimes, Dunya News reported.
According to the policy, without the permission of DPO or unit head concerned, no policeman in uniform could use social media.
Police personnel in uniform would neither be involved in social media activities nor share personal, religious and political thoughts and opinions on social media.
According to the policy, an official channel related to police activities will be run only with the permission of DPO and unit head concerned.
Private persons will not be allowed to use police vehicles and offices for any social media activity.
RPOs and unit heads will be personally responsible for the implementation of the social media policy.
