KARACHI (HRNW) Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho issued a social media policy for cops restraining them from using TikTok or any other platform without permission.
In a letter written to concerned police officers of Karachi Range including DIGs and SSPs, Additional Inspector General (AIG) of police Javed Alam Odho outlined a comprehensive social media policy for police personnel.
It is pertinent to mention here that the policy is issued comes after IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon’s earlier orders failed to curb police officers’ TikTok activities.
The Karachi police chief maintained that pre-approval is required for necessary videos featuring police uniform, vehicles, or equipment and that should be uploaded only through official accounts.
“Concerned offices / officers must not post, share or engage in videos that contain Mockery or disrespect of individuals based on race, gender, caste or religion. No personal, political or religious views can be shared by police personnel on various social media platforms. Official social media platforms regarding police activities shall only be run by concerned DIGsP/SSsP/Unit Head Media Team,” the police read.
The Karachi police chief also restrained the personnel from using the department’s offices and vehicles in posts for any social media activity without prior permission of the concerned authority.
Javed Alam Odho directed the policeman to remove inappropriate videos or content already uploaded on various social media platforms within seven days.