Chief of police wants to engage directly with his public - he has new ways of communicating - a Periscope.

Crime 100By Staff

April 6, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

The nature of law enforcement has changed over the last decade with the introduction of social media. The Halton Regional Police is making strides in connecting with communities through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

In addition to sharing news releases on police investigations, suspect descriptions and enforcement initiatives, social media provides the police a resource to connect and engage with people of all ages.

The social media platforms we use, such as Facebook and Twitter, provides the opportunity for the police to chat and converse with the public about important topics and helps build trusting relationships with the communities in which we serve.

We are always looking to improve and build on our community engagement and are adding a new social media platform to our repertoire.

Welcome to Periscope with the Halton Regional Police.

Periscope is a live video streaming platform/app connected to Twitter that allows the user to transmit a live video recording and allows the viewer to comment and ask
questions.

Halton Regional Police Services Chief Tanner wants to tweet with you.

Halton Regional Police Services Chief Tanner wants to tweet with you.

Join us for our first Periscope live video on Thursday, April 7th at 10:30am. Go behind-the-scenes with Chief Stephen Tanner who will welcome you from his office.

This video will be followed by a tour of the front lobby at Halton Regional Police Headquarters at 11:00am and then a visit to our Communications Bureau at 11:30am
where you will get a glimpse into the day of our call takers and dispatchers who work 24/7 answering the call for help.

During each broadcast you will be able to interact with and ask questions about the Halton Regional Police Service.

There is an app you will b able to download  – follow us on Twitter for upcoming information sharing videos.

 

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