SNOHOMISH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE- Crime Prevention Newsletter

Many local governments, including the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, have been experimenting with using social media to inform the public. Notices to neighborhoods from local governments as well as postings from neighbors in Facebook groups or Nextdoor all help citizens become aware of crime, traffic, or natural disasters. This issue of the Sheriff’s Office’s crime prevention newsletter discusses the benefits and problems of social media.

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:

http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/4411

 

One problem is reporting a crime to your neighbors but not to 911. This recent article in The Herald discusses an incident where an attempted robbery was not promptly reported to 911 but did receive extensive coverage in Facebook. This led to a missed opportunity for a local police department to apprehend the suspect. Remember, if you see a crime in progress or suspicious activity call 911 first then let your neighbors know about it via email or social media.

 

The Herald:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20160210/NEWS01/160219955