NPCC: dont add to community tensions on social media

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NPCC: don't add to community tensions on social media

Police chiefs have urged officers to avoid being pulled into social media campaigns by extremists seeking to exploit anti-racism issues. The NPCC also warned good community relations would be needed in the months ahead to avoid serious unrest.

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Date - 11th June 2020
By - Chris Smith

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The National Police Chiefs’ Council cautioned officers to judge carefully before commenting on social media following disturbances in London during the anti-racism march that resulted in officers being injured. The NPCC said around 200,000...

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