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Last Updated: Oct 3, 2017 - 10:22:40 AM |
In light of the growing trend of false posts on social media about murders and other serious crimes, which in some cases caused panic our communities, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is appealing to members of the public to be more responsible while online.
More recently, social media sites such as Facebook and the popular “What’s App” messenger platform were being bombarded with various stories of multiple murders and armed robberies which were unfounded.
While Social media is a helpful medium for both the community and the police, however, the hoaxes, fake news and the dissemination of false information which we have experienced of late not only sows panic among our communities, but also wastes the police's time and resources.
Finally, members of the public are being urged to always seek information from the police and trusted news agencies only, to avoid causing unnecessary stress to those affected or who may be affected by a crime.
POLICE ARE APPEALING TO THE PUBLIC TO SHARE INFORMATION ON ANY
ILLEGAL/SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THEIR
COMMUNITIES, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM,
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACT THE POLICE AT 919
OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477
(FAMILY ISLANDS)
WEEKLY PREVENTION CRIME TIP – Home Alarm System
• An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of
mind to homeowners, especially while on vacation. There are a wide
variety of alarm systems
on the market.
• Make several inquiries to different companies for the best security system available
to you.
• If you have a home alarm system, use it! Activate your alarm system — Alarm
systems are only useful when you remember to activate them.
• Many individuals have alarm systems but do not arm them because it is
inconvenient. Many burglars know this and will not be deterred by a
window sticker or sign indicating that the home has an alarm system.
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