Police Launch Internal Probe After Female Officer Posts Dance Video in Uniform on Douyin
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Police Force is investigating a female officer who posted a dance video on Douyin, a mainland Chinese social media platform, while wearing her police uniform. The video went viral and has since been removed. Police have confirmed the woman is an active officer and have opened an internal investigation.
Key Points
- A video circulated on Douyin showing a woman in Hong Kong Police Force uniform dancing with a dog ear filter and the so-called "diving dance"
- The officer's badge numbers on both shoulders were deliberately covered in the footage
- The original post used simplified Chinese text describing it as "cosplay" and "uniform fashion," with a comment that she was afraid of punishment
- Police confirmed to CRHK that the woman is a serving officer, ordered the video's removal, and commenced an internal investigation
- Police stated they take officers' conduct and public image seriously and will handle any violations sternly
Why It Matters
This incident tests the boundaries between police officers' personal expression and their duty to maintain the force's professional image . The case underscores heightened scrutiny of public servants' conduct on social media, particularly regarding uniform wear and online behavior .
This incident tests the boundaries between police officers' personal expression and their duty to maintain the force's professional image . The case underscores heightened scrutiny of public servants' conduct on social media, particularly regarding uniform wear and online behavior .