Zimbabwe’s police force has issued a nationwide directive ordering officers to remove all social media content showing themselves in uniform.
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner General Learn Ncube, warns that unauthorised posts on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp violate police regulations and risk eroding public trust.
“Displaying oneself in police uniform on social media platforms without authorisation is totally unacceptable and breaches the police standing rules and regulations,” Ncube wrote.
“Such actions compromise the integrity of the organisation and undermine public trust.
“As a matter of urgency, all those with posts on social media platforms whilst dressed in police uniform should immediately remove such posts. Disciplinary action shall be taken against those who fail to comply with this given directive,” he added.
The move follows a surge in officers sharing personal content online — from dance videos to public commentary — often reaching wide audiences.
Police leadership framed the crackdown as necessary to preserve professionalism and organisational integrity, signalling growing concern over how individual behaviour online reflects on state institutions.
