Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the top police officers of the country to explore whether social media influencers can be engaged to disseminate information in public interest, according to a senior government official.
While addressing the three-day annual Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Jaipur, Mr. Modi said that there was a need to use social media effectively. He also called for the training of police officials in handling cyber-related crimes and the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
A press statement said that the Prime Minister underscored the need to reinforce the positive image of the police among citizens. He advised the use of social media at the police station level to disseminate positive information and messages for the benefit of citizens. He also suggested using social media to spread advance information on natural calamities and disaster relief.
