February 26, 2008

Greater Connectivity Between British Police, Residents Enhanced

The British police is tapping Information Technology to connect better with their neighborhood, reports All Headline News.

"Under a $639 million plan, the method of policing will adapt a more local approach. All households in England and Wales will receive a mobile phone number and email address for police assistance.

The plan, to be effective April, will also require police heads to conduct regular public meetings. The new system is under pilot testing at Lambeth, south London."

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