Thursday 3 May 2012

Bromley Police launch Twitter Feed

If you use Twitter then you may like to check out the new twitter feed set up by Bromley Police. Do be warned that some of the tweets by the public may not be favourable to the Police. The following press release explains what they intend to achieve.


Bromley Police have launched a new Twitter feed - @MPSBromley - to keep the community more in touch with the policing of the borough. The Twitter feed which was launched today will act as a route to provide up-to-date information for the local community.

They will post updates between 7am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday and include public safety information, crime prevention information, crime appeals, local updates and success stories, along with other information which the Metropolitan Police and local residents consider important.

Borough Commander Steph Roberts said “I am delighted that we now have a dedicated Twitter service allowing us to communicate to our residents and followers about the work we do. @MPSBromley is still in its early days but our followers are growing and the response so far has been very positive. If want to be kept up-to-date about policing in Bromley why not start following us now”.

Followers are reminded that they cannot report crime over Twitter, they must call either 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-emergency calls.

If you follow us, you can expect tweets covering some or all of the following:
  • Operational updates about the policing of events 
  • News about how the MPS is policing the borough, major criminal investigations and prosecutions. 
  • Appeals for information and assistance from the public relating to the borough. 
  • Crime prevention advice or local community information relevant to the borough. 
  • Advice about protecting yourself from crime. 
  • News about online facilities from the MPS website and other policing related sources. 
  • Comment on media stories relating to the borough. 
  • Information from emergency services partners relevant to the safety and well being of residents and visitors to the borough. 
The feed is a veritable Crimewatch Bromley. By clicking on the "View conversation" link for each entry you can see what comments have been made. If you are not on Twitter you can view the feed by clicking on the link below:-

https://twitter.com/#!/MPSBromley
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