The Police Intelligence Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Wednesday invited controversial Media Personality, Afia Schwarzenegger. Afia was invited for allegedly wearing a police uniform without authority.
On March 6, 2018, Afia Schwar as her way of celebrating Ghana’s 61st Independence Day Anniversary posted two photos of herself in Police uniforms on Instagram. The first photos shows her saluting with her right hand in the first photo. However, the second one came with her striking a ‘crazy’ pose whilst saluting with the left hand.
An article on Graphic Online states that the Police Administration’s attention was drawn to the pictures after they were posted on social media.
It further states that Afia during interrogation told the police that the uniforms were given to her by her producer whom she identified only as Paa.
Adding that she told the police that the pictures were taken as a promo prior to the production of a new television series to be aired on TV Africa titled ‘Political Police.”
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She could, however, not produce her producer. Afia Schwar claimed he had traveled outside Accra to shoot a documentary. And they could not reach him on his mobile phone either.
The police, however, explained that anybody who wanted to use a police uniform for any form of television production, drama or educational activity must first apply officially. This is to the Police Administration through the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Police Service.
They will then review the application. After which they will appoint an officer in the region or police division where they need the uniforms. That officer is to assist the applicant to obtain the uniform under supervision.
If the uniform is for a drama, television show or movie, they’ll review the script and the role of the person going to use use the uniform. This is to ensure the police uniform is worn in a manner that will make the character appear professional.
“The police uniform is worn with beret, boots and properly tucked in. And whoever wears it, must carry himself or herself well and project the institution in a positive light. But Afia Schwarzenegger was without a beret. She was in heels and she was not dressed appropriately,” said the police source.
Meanwhile the Police gave Afia up to yesterday to produce the said producer. A thorough search through her Instagram page also shows that she has taken the photos off.
Ghaflagh.com is following keenly on the issue and will update you on any latest development.
