Tuesday 9 August 2011

Ringmaster Bedfordshire - County - 09/08/11 all Bedfordshire - Press Release - Op Altheney


This is a Message to all members on Ringmaster. Please forward this message to friends and neighbours.


We can confirm that speculation on social media sites that ‘rioting’ had begun in Bedford and Luton last night (8 August) was untrue.


Extra officers were deployed to known hotspot areas in Bedfordshire during the night and as a result disrupted any potential for disorder that may have occurred. TheForce Communications team posted messages via Twitter and Facebook to reassure communities that all was quiet across the county.

We aim to continue this level of service to reassure Bedfordshire residents and to help prevent the spread of rumours relating to potential disorder.

Rest assured that should there be any incidents in Bedfordshire over the coming days, we will keep you informed through the following methods:


SMS Text Messaging Service – Text POLICE to 88020 to receive updates. Messages will only be sent should anything occur in Bedfordshire.

Facebook – We have placed posting restrictions on our page to help prevent the spread of rumours. We will not be responding to individual comments; however we will post regular updates should anything happen in Bedfordshire.

Twitter – We will tweet regular updates via @bedspolice should anything happen in Bedfordshire.


Ringmaster – You can join online at www.safer-beds.org. Messages will only be sent should anything occur in Bedfordshire.


Please make use of these available services to ensure you receive up-to-date and factual information.

Anyone with information that could assist police in their prevention of disorder should call the main switchboard on 01234 841212, text to 07786 200011 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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