SAPS Urges Members to Stop Posting on Social Media

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SAPS Urges Members to Stop Posting on Social Media

South African Police Service (SAPS) Raises Concerns Over Social Media Conduct

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) Management has issued a stern reminder to its members regarding the rising trend of posting pictures and video clips on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. This behavior, labelled as unethical, has become a significant concern and is a punishable offence under the current disciplinary regulations.

In a recent statement, the SAPS emphasised that these types of posts have had the potential to cause substantial harm, often bringing disrepute to the SAPS and inflicting serious damage to the organisation’s public image. “These posts have, in some instances, caused more harm than good by bringing the SAPS into disrepute and causing irreparable damage to the organisation’s image,” read the statement.

Upholding National Instruction 5 of 2017

The SAPS cited National Instruction 5 of 2017, highlighting critical regulations that members must adhere to concerning media communication. According to Section 19(10), the following rules are paramount:

  1. Prohibition on Unauthorised Representation:
  • No SAPS member may independently represent the organisation on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or any other social networks. This includes posts on personal accounts as well as official SAPS-affiliated profiles.
  1. Uniform and Insignia:
  • Members are forbidden from using profile pictures that depict them in uniform or displaying any SAPS insignia, badges, or logos on their private social media accounts.
  1. Approval for Official Accounts:
  • Establishment of any SAPS-related social media profile requires the explicit approval of the Head of Corporate Communication and Liaison. No SAPS station, cluster, unit, or office is permitted to create such accounts without proper authorisation.

Disciplinary Actions and Ethical Conduct

The SAPS made it clear that violation of these regulations is subject to disciplinary actions. “Any employee who transgresses in any form or manner will be subjected to the processes of the applicable Disciplinary Regulations,” the statement continued.

SAPS members are also reminded of their ongoing obligations to uphold the SAPS Code of Conduct and Dress Code during their duties and in public interactions. Adherence to these standards is seen as essential for maintaining the professionalism, efficiency, integrity, respect, and empathy that underpin effective service delivery and sustain public trust.

Community and Service Delivery

The SAPS insists that the community’s trust in their police service is heavily influenced by members’ conduct both offline and online. “Your efficiency, professionalism, integrity, respect, and empathy are vital to service delivery and the SAPS’s reputation, which in turn influences the community’s trust in their police service,” the statement concluded.

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