Inspector tweets crime updates to residents

A South Ockendon-based Inspector has launched his own Twitter page to give residents regular updates about crime.

Insp Marc Jordan, who recently took over the role of South Ockendon neighbourhood inspector, began tweeting at the end of June, and already has more than 60 followers.

The Twitter channel, @OckendonPolice, was set up by Insp Jordan as a way communicating more with people living in the area.

He uses it to update followers on crime trends and what officers have been doing as well as to tell residents about successful arrests.


Photo: Insp Marc Jordan keeps check on his Twitter channel

Insp Marc Jordan said: "My officers are out and about every day talking to members of the public, but we still need to educate more residents on ways to prevent crime and what their local officers have been up to. Twitter seemed like the obvious solution, as a lot of people of all ages now use social networking sites daily.

"I think it is also important for people to get to know their local officers, which is why the tweets will also include some personal ones from me. After all, we are the ones that the residents of Ockendon, Aveley and South West Thurrock entrust with their safety, so I hope they get to know me by reading my tweets."

Insp Jordan wants more people to follow him so they can keep up-to-date on the activities of the neighbourhood policing team. You can follow him on Twitter @OckendonPolice or by visiting www.twitter.com/OckendonPolice.

Insp Jordan is just one of the tweeting police officers at Essex Police. To find out more about Essex Police on Twitter and our other social media sites, visit our social media page.