A new system for receiving crime and policing updates in the Thames Valley has been launched.
Residents can now receive information directly from their local neighbourhood teams in addition to up-to-date bulletins on major crime and policing issues via the Thames Valley Alert System. A new option includes receiving information via text and more traditional landline and email messages will still be available.
The alert system also allows information to be passed quickly, which is vital when we looking for witnesses to major crimes, or policing major events, such as the Olympics and I am delighted the new system has been put in place in time so that we will be able to communicate effectively with the communities who will be most affected by the Games.

Anyone wanting to sign up to the alerts can do so by logging on to www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/