Police plan on using social media to reach residents

The Cathedral City Police Department is trying to take advantage of changing technology in its war against crime.

Speaking to about 50 people at Wednesday’s Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon at the Doral Desert Princess Resort, Chief Kevin Conner outlined strategies his department is or will be taking.

Steps include:

• Using a $100,000 state grant on installing video equipment in 25 department vehicles.
• If city leaders approve the purchase, cameras may be installed as early as midsummer, Lt. Chuck Robinson said after the luncheon.
• Launching a campaign to encourage residents to volunteer their time with the department.
• Making sure Spanish-speaking staff will be available to communicate with local Spanish media.
• Linking the department’s website to raidsonline.com, which allows residents to look up crime history in specific parts of town.

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Police plan on using social media to reach residents