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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Police officers told not to post photos in uniform on social media
Police officers in Tamil Nadu have been directed not to post their photographs in uniform in social media handles. They have also been told to refrain from sharing confidential information and details of criminal cases in interviews to Television/YouTube channels, podcasts etc in personal capacity. In an order issued to all officers in the rank of Superintendent of Police and above in the State, the Director-General of Police and Head of Police Force Shankar Jiwal said it had come to notice that some officers were posting official matters, including important duties and responsibilities, and their photographs in official uniform, on their personal social media handles. A few officers had given interviews to social media channels in their personal capacity and shared official information relating to cases, victims, accused persons, etc. 'It has also come to the knowledge that some officers attend private functions in official uniform and share sensitive official information,' Mr. Jiwal said and referred to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules and the Tamil Nadu Subordinate Police Officers' Conduct Rules which restrained them from doing so. Mr. Jiwal said going by the conduct rules a police officer invited or intending to participate in a television programme or deliver a broadcast talk should intimate to the government of the particulars relating to the programme or the subject on which he/she proposed to talk. If need be, the entire content to be published should be submitted to the authorities concerned for approval. The DGP said wherever required, approval of senior officers in hierarchy should be obtained by subordinate officers for vetting content and obtaining clearance for participation in private functions and interviews. In case of any violation, action would be taken under the provisions of the conduct rules. 'All officers shall strictly adhere to these instructions and also issue necessary instructions to others within their jurisdiction in this regard,' he said. According to police sources, another advisory was issued asking Commissioners/Superintendents of Police to give short video interviews explaining the content of official press releases issued on various matters.
RNZ News
30-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Call for action against violence in Papua New Guinea
Satellite map view of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Google Maps A journalist says people in Papua New Guinea want action to violence - not just the usual condemnation from leaders. Another gruesome video is circulating social media from Enga Province, which has a recent history of tribal conflict. RNZ Pacific correspondent Scott Waide said people are calling on their leaders to act. "A lot of them are asking why we keep having this kind of violence in the province and being recorded on social media," he said. "Some people have been questioning why we've introduced anti-terror laws and yet it's being slow to be implemented in the district." He said the video came from Kompiam-Ambun, the electorate of former speaker Sir John Pundari. "There's been no political responses yet, the police have indicated that there are looking into it but the responses, as usual, will come a few days later. "They don't want [just] the usual condemnation; they want condemnation and action arrests." Waide said police have found it difficult to go into heavily armed villages and make the arrests. "We had an incident last week where a PNG Defence Force unit had to fight its way out of an ambush. "The total number of police killed so far since 2017, and I've counted this myself, is between 20 and 25 officers killed, either shot or stabbed or ambushed." He said the legislation is there to tackle the outbreaks of conflict. "They've increased the penalties for gun possession, illegal possession of firearms; they've increased the penalties for drugs. "It's not just the implementation; it's the resourcing that will allow for the implementation to happen, for the enforcement to happen. "It's a complex area that government is trying to deal with, but the results will take a few years."
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
South Yorkshire Police's 101 average call wait times drop by half
The average time it takes for non-emergency calls to South Yorkshire Police to be answered has halved in the past two years, the force has month callers waited one minute and 27 seconds on average, a 56% reduction from April Supt Cherie Buttle said the force "strives to provide the highest standard of service" to added: "We know there is always more we can do and we're not complacent. There are still periods of high demand where callers could be waiting up to an hour." The control room receives around 900 non-emergency calls each day, putting it in the top third of the busiest forces in quarters of those are answered within the target time of three Supt Buttle said people should report incidents online if possible, particularly between the busiest times of 10:00 BST and 18:00."This allows us to keep our call handlers free to deal with emergencies," she said."The information you provide to us will be dealt with in exactly the same way as if you were to call us - and you won't have to wait."The force also offers a call back service, which enables people to be contacted when an operator becomes available. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
CNA
25-05-2025
- CNA
New automated police systems to shorten time taken to issue arms and gear
Police officers in Singapore can now access their weapons far quicker than before, after a new Automated Armoury System cut down the time taken to issue arms from up to two hours to just a couple of minutes. The system builds upon existing automation efforts by the police force for the quick retrieval of police equipment. Nikhil Khattar with more.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Saint John police seek driver and vehicle that alledgedly struck and killed man's dog
The Saint John Police Force logo is seen in this undated handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
