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Use of WhatsApp by Met Police

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Meeting: Plenary on 02 November 2023
Session name: Plenary on 02/11/2023 between 10:00 and 13:00
Reference: 2023/4001
Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
Organisation: Liberal Democrats
Asked of: The Mayor and Sir Mark Rowley QPM, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis

Question

Use of WhatsApp by Met Police

In light of the Baroness Casey Review, are you updating your guidance on the use of WhatsApp among Met Police Officers?

Answer

Date: Tuesday 7 November 2023

Officers are drafting a response.

Date: Thursday 14 March 2024

The Commissioner has advised me that updated guidance on the use of WhatsApp and other social media applications has been provided to all Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers and staff.

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