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Reckless social media use unethical- police

Bagali.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Bagali.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana Police Service (BPS) has expressed concern over the growing trend of insensitive social media use, particularly during tragic incidents such as accidents and deaths.

Due to such use, the police say the behaviour reflects a disturbing erosion of empathy and respect for human life amongst the public.

Speaking to Mmegi, BPS spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Near Bagali said the sanctity of human life is being eroded as people rush to share graphic images and news about deaths online without any consideration for the emotional impact on the victims’ families and the public at large.

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