Inp.polri.go.id - Ternate. Brigadier General Samudi, Deputy Chief of Maluku Regional Police, prohibits political parties from using police facilities and vehicles during the 2024 elections. Requests for such usage are to be outrightly rejected, emphasizing the non-negotiable neutrality of the police force, he added. "Refuse any political party requesting to use our facilities, even if they are friends or relatives. Lending meeting rooms or official vehicles to political parties at this time is also not allowed,” he said on Thursday (28/12/23) Additionally, he urged regular inspections of police posts to prevent their proximity to political party billboards, stating, "Conduct thorough checks to prevent political parties from strategically placing billboards near police posts, emphasizing the importance of communication without compromising our perceived neutrality." He also restated the ban on police personnel taking selfies during elections, emphasizing the importance of refraining from making endorsements. "In addition to abstaining from making endorsements using fingers, members are also not allowed to express support using their voices, such as slogans that lean towards any pair of candidates," he said. (ar/my/pr/nm)