Underage Individuals in Police Uniform: Consequences of Celebration
09 August 2025 11:25
During an Internet monitoring operation, police officers discovered a violation. The released video shows a girl and a boy dressed in police uniforms having fun, singing and dancing to music.
Authorities from the Podil Police Department, along with criminal analysis experts, identified the minor bloggers as two 15-year-olds from the capital. They explained that the video was recorded for fun during a friend's birthday celebration.
Juvenile officers held a discussion with the minors, and their parents were issued administrative materials for Art. 184 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses — failure to fulfill parental responsibilities, which could result in significant fines.
The capital's police reiterate that the use of police uniforms and symbols is prohibited. There will be responsibility for this violation according to current legislation.