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Thai police unit bans 6 postures in uniform, citing public trust
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BANGKOK — Thailand’s Royal Protection Police Sub-Division 1 has issued a list of six body postures that uniformed officers are prohibited from adopting while on duty, saying physical appearance shapes how the public perceives law enforcement.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — Thailand’s Royal Protection Police Sub-Division 1 has issued a list of six body postures that uniformed officers are prohibited from adopting while on duty, saying physical appearance shapes how the public perceives law
- The unit published the rules on its official Facebook page, framing them as a standard for discipline and professional bearing.
- The six banned postures are: crossing arms across the chest, standing with hands on hips, keeping hands in pockets, clasping hands behind the back, crossing legs while seated, and leaning against walls or objects.
- The post explained that police officers are not merely individuals but representatives of the state and the law, meaning even minor gestures carry more weight than they would from an ordinary person.
Summary
The unit published the rules on its official Facebook page, framing them as a standard for discipline and professional bearing.
The six banned postures are: crossing arms across the chest, standing with hands on hips, keeping hands in pockets, clasping hands behind the back, crossing legs while seated, and leaning against walls or objects.