A social media policy introduced by the Uttar Pradesh Police restricts personnel from using such platforms while on the job, posting reels while wearing in uniform, sharing images of official documents, and posting offensive remarks.
According to information provided on Wednesday by Police Headquarters, the state government accepted the social media strategy that Director General of Police DS Chauhan had recommended.
Making videos/reels/etc. in uniform or live telecasts on a personnel member’s personal social media platform is prohibited by law while on duty, states the policy.
Uploading videos and reels after duty is prohibited too
“Uploading of any type of videos or reels etc, which tarnishes the image of the police, is prohibited on social media platforms even after duty,” while “…live telecast of inspection of police station/police line/office etc and participation in police drill/firing and uploading videos related to proceedings is banned on government and personal social media platforms,” it read.
Additionally, personnel have been instructed to approach their superiors for permission before attending coaching sessions, lectures, live broadcasts, and webinars.
The policy prohibits them from taking money from public or private social media platforms without first receiving government consent.
“No comment will be made on official and personal social media platforms affecting the dignity of women and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or contrary to their dignity,” the policy stated.
“The post or material which spreads the feeling of dissatisfaction in the department by the police personnel will not be shared on official and personal social media platforms and no comment will be made by the police personnel on government and personal social media platforms in relation to the government or its policies, programs or political party, political person, political ideology and politician,” it added.
The social media policy was introduced after researching comparable regulations for police and security organisations in other nations.
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