Rural dwellers are urged to sign up to Text Alert Scheme

FARMERS and other people living in rural Ballymena are being encouraged by local police to sign up to a new scheme which could help improve their security.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Nov 2011, 09:09 BST

It allows police to contact members of the community who have registered their mobile phone number.

Approved registered users will receive live text alerts (SMS) of relevant incidents in their area, for example, the description of a stolen trailer, or, details of a suspect vehicle believed to have been involved in a theft.

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Sgt Geoff Martin of Ballymena Rural area said they hoped to build up the local data base quite quickly and that leaflets detailing the scheme were being distributed locally.To find out more contact your local Neighbourhood officer to obtain an application form by calling 0845 600 8000.