Polri reaffirms ban on personnel live streaming while on duty

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has reaffirmed the ban on all its personnel conducting live streaming on social media while on duty to maintain professionalism and the institution’s image in the public sphere. “This reaffirmation is intended to build collective awareness so that Polri members use social media wisely while safeguarding and enhancing the institution’s image, credibility, and reputation in a responsible, professional, proportional, and procedural manner,” said Head of Polri’s Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, in a statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday. He stated that the prohibition policy refers to Telegram Letter Number STR/1517/VI/WAS.2/2024, which serves as the basis for strengthening oversight of personnel activities in the digital space, particularly during official duties. In addition, all Polri members are required to uphold the rules outlined in Polri Regulation Number 7 of 2022 and Government Regulation Number 2 of 2003 on Polri member discipline. According to him, both regulations emphasise the importance of ethics, responsibility, and professionalism in every action, including on social media. Regarding social media usage, Johnny said it is still permitted but must be directed towards public relations interests and under the coordination of Polri’s Public Relations function. “Social media can be utilised positively to support Polri’s performance and productivity, especially in the public relations function. However, its use must be coordinated and not done arbitrarily by members while on duty,” he said. Through this policy, it is hoped that all personnel will be more disciplined and responsible in using social media, thereby maintaining public trust in the institution.