Tayside Police Facebook page to remain online
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Tayside Police announced two months ago that the force’s Facebook page, which has more than 32,000 followers, would have to be closed following the creation of a single Scottish police force, to be superseded by the new Police Scotland Facebook page.
But today the force announced in a new posting: “Tayside Police is thrilled to inform our followers that the local Tayside Facebook page will be staying.
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Hide Ad“Police Scotland had made a decision to merge the existing police Facebook pages into one corporate page but, thanks to feedback from our followers, the Tayside page will now be staying. The page will simply be re-branded as Police Scotland - Tayside Division from 1 April 2013.”
The message continued: “You will continue to see local appeals, up-dates and information in line with our community policing style.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Facebook followers for your continued support in helping share our appeals far and wide. Not only do you frequently provide us with vital assistance at critical times but you also offer us valuable feedback on how we are policing communities in Tayside.”
One follower Julianne Robertson posted: “This is very good news. It’s important for local communities to have a voice and good lines of communication with the authorities. Glad to hear someone was listening.”
And Jennifer Brand posted: “People Power at work! This page is invaluable to so many of us, offering advice, information, and providing in some instances, peace of mind. Delighted to hear this news, and keep up the good work.”