Milwaukee Police Use Twitter To Alert Public

[Latina]

Milwaukee Police Use Twitter To Alert Public
Spokeswoman Said Most Posts Direct Readers To Police Site

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's police department is one of a growing number of police and fire agencies turning to social networking Web sites such as Twitter.

Some departments use it to alert people to traffic disruptions or offer crime prevention tips. Others encourage leads on more pressing matters like wildfires.

One risk of police relying on Twitter is that anyone can claim to be the cops, and then disseminate misinformation. In March, the Texas attorney general's office contacted Twitter to shut down a phony account called "Austin PD."

[Latina]

I think it's a great idea!


Gonna have to do something with that twitter account.
I remember signing up, but that's all i remember about it lol.

[Blue Baboon]

That is a good idea, but like they pointed out, there can be fake alerts that people make.

[Twoaday]

Well if Milwaukee Police (milwaukeepolice) on Twitter account is in fact MPD which I'm pretty sure it is. Then there won't be any concerns over false information.

That said it is a little troubling when you get an email from twitter saying the "Milwaukee Police" are now following you. haha NOTE you follow people on twitter.

[BradleyPeil]

I've been following for quite some time and their youtube is also being updated with new robbery footage constantly

[Twoaday]

Ever since Chief Flynn got the job it seems MPD is really trying to utilize any avenue, be it twitter, youtube, or whatever, to resolve crimes. And well that's great news.

[dgridley]

I'm think EVERY police department should use this as an adjunct to any other methods they currently use.. many people receive Twitter alerts via Smartphone these days.

Originally Posted by Latina

I think it's a great idea!


Gonna have to do something with that twitter account.
I remember signing up, but that's all i remember about it lol.