PSNI launch facebook page

Police in G District which covers Limavady, Magherafelt, Foyle and Strabane have launched Facebook pages to provide local members of the community with another channel to engage with officers and contribute to the policing debate.

Foyle Area Commander, Chief Inspector Garry Eaton explains how Facebook can act as a timely, two-way channel of communication.

“The new Foyle Facebook page, which can be found online at facebook.com/PSNI.Foyle will give us the opportunity to give timely, relevant information to the community which will ultimately help them to stay safe and informed.

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“Neighbourhood officers will be updating the content of the pages while they are on-duty and on the beat in communities. It only takes a few minutes to upload information which can be accessed immediately by followers.”

“We also welcome comments that local people may want to post on the site, however abusive or inappropriate comments will be removed. I’d also like to highlight that the Facebook site will not be monitored 24/7 and it is not a means of reporting a crime or criminal activity.

“People with information relating to crime or criminal behaviour are asked to continue to report activity of this nature via telephone by either ringing the non-emergency number 0845 600 8000, or by contacting the independent charity, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always dial 999.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been increasing their use of Facebook and Twitter social media sites since successful pilot projects highlighted the benefits of this form of community engagement. The PSNI currently has over 88,000 followers across Facebook and Twitter and expects this number to grow as more sites are established.

G District Facebook Page is:

http://www.facebook.com/PSNI.Foyle