
A new community alert system is being launched in West Yorkshire to keep residents informed of crime in their area.
West Yorkshire Community Alert will allow residents to keep up to date with local police updates and will be launched on 1 May.
Registration is free and people can choose to receive news and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice via email or text message.
Alerts can include: ‘Be aware, scam emails circulating suggesting your TV licence needs renewed’, or ‘officers are investigating a burglary in your area – check doors and windows are locked and keep valuables out of view’.
Chief Inspector Richard Close said: “This is an exciting development for the Force and will mean we can share information with our communities more easily.
“It is especially useful for members of the public who aren’t on social media, and will allow them to be updated directly via email or text.
“The updates will be targeted and based on the preferences of each individual; we won’t spam you with hundreds of messages. The information will be based on your postcode, your preferences and what is relevant to your interests.”