The Riverside Police Department has launched an Instagram account to allow the public to better connect with the department. The Instagram account will share photos of police employees, community events, crime alerts, and wanted posters to engage residents. Chief Thomas Weitzel said social media is an effective tool for law enforcement to share information with the community. Residents can follow the Riverside PD Instagram account at "pdriverside".
The Riverside Police Department has launched an Instagram account to allow the public to better connect with the department. The Instagram account will share photos of police employees, community events, crime alerts, and wanted posters to engage residents. Chief Thomas Weitzel said social media is an effective tool for law enforcement to share information with the community. Residents can follow the Riverside PD Instagram account at "pdriverside".
Riverside Police Department announces the launch of its newest social media platform - Instagram. As of today, Riverside Police Department has an Instagram account which allows the public to better connect with the department like never before. Social media has proven to be an effective tool for law enforcement agencies to share more about our activities and provide valuable information to the community. We are excited to reach the public we serve in various ways and this site will help us do just that, said Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel. Instagram will allow the Department to share photographs of their hardworking employees in a unique and positive way. Posts will include traditional media events, crime/safety alerts, Riverside Police Department programs, various activities, and community outreach efforts and include wanted posters, crime videos (for wanted individuals) and photos of people wanted on warrants or for active criminal investigations by Riverside Police Department. Find Riverside PD on Instagram at pdriverside. To sign up go to www.instgram.com to sign up for free. Also follow Riverside Police on twitter @pdriverside.