Hong Kong police probe officer over viral dog-ear filter dance video

Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into an officer whose appearance in a viral video dancing with a dog-ear filter has sparked scrutiny. The clip, which gained significant traction on mainland Chinese social media platforms like Douyin, showed the uniformed officer using a popular augmented reality filter.

A police spokesperson confirmed the woman in the video is an active-duty officer and stated the force is taking the matter "very seriously." The officer has been ordered to remove the video from online platforms, and an internal probe is underway. The spokesperson added that the police "always place great importance on the conduct and image of their officers, and any misconduct discovered will be dealt with severely."

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The police have confirmed that the woman in the video is an active-duty police officer. The police are taking the matter very seriously and have ordered the officer to remove the video from online platforms.

Identifying numbers on the officer’s uniform were obscured in the video. While some online commenters praised her appearance, others questioned her professional conduct. The Hong Kong Police General Orders strictly forbid any behavior that could bring the force into disrepute or damage an officer’s professional image.

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An internal investigation is underway. The police always place great importance on the conduct and image of their officers, and any misconduct discovered will be dealt with severely.