Lahore, July 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has upgraded the social media policy of Punjab Police and has allowed the promotion of works highlighting the positive identity of the force. In a special video message issued to the force, IG Punjab Dr. Regarding the upgrade social media policy, he said that social media is a very active and effective force in today’s communication system, the wise use of which is the need of the hour. Due to disinformation on social media, the country’s institutions are also damaged. And the confidence of the citizens is damaged.
Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Punjab Police Department is also among the institutions that are often associated with fake, baseless and misleading images and videos that have nothing to do with the police. IG Punjab informed the police officers and officials that the social media policy of Punjab Police has been upgraded according to the contemporary needs and now all the police officers and personnel are required to do good work, exemplary performance and service delivery highlighting the positive image of the department. can advertise which increases the respect of the department. Dr. Usman Anwar said that images and videos based on public welfare projects and positive identity should be publicized as much as possible, as well as the awards, medals, certificates of appreciation given for the best performance should also be shared, IG Punjab.
He further said to continue to promote videos and pictures paying tribute to the eternal sacrifices of martyrs and ghazis regularly, good works and performance from your personal account, DPOs, RPOs, Field Formation, DPR central account. Highlight and convey the message of service to the people for a stable Pakistan and law and order. Dr. Usman Anwar said that SHOs can post video messages about their presence in police stations to communicate with citizens, similarly, bat officers should speed up the operation by taking information from citizens to fight crime.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar clarified that sanctity of uniform is the first priority, it is not allowed to violate the honor of uniform to get likes. Do not post or share videos or any content, official documents of the department, secret photos, raids or operation details, any content related to the investigation can never be shared, as well as pictures mocking the arrest of an accused. Never share defamatory videos or any material that could affect the investigation. IG Punjab instructed to avoid forgery, do good work and increase the good name of the department by proper publicity, Dr. Usman Anwar instructed all the officers and workers to improve the image of the department through upgraded social media. Play your role.
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