Opelousas Police Warn Social Media Users that Online Threats Are Illegal

Opelousas Police warn social media users that online threats are illegal

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- The Opelousas Police Department recently issued a public reminder warning social media users that threats made online can result in criminal prosecution. Department officials emphasized that statements involving physical harm or property damage cross the line from protected speech into illegal activity. Police issued the advisory to remind residents that online rhetoric [...]

Zambia Police warn against incitement, unlawful social media content

POLICE have warned the public against creating and sharing social media content intended to incite violence and threaten peace and public order. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said the service was concerned about offensive and disrespectful remarks being circulated online, including those directed at President Hakainde Hichilema. Chilabi said such acts constitute criminal offenses and are […] The post Zambia Police warn against incitement, …