Crime reporting campaign in the spotlight, but is texting the answer?

The Evening Post picked up my Conference intervention about crime reporting via the TVP non-emergency number today.

There was also an article about plans by Thames Valley Police to allow people to report issues via text and email. I sent a letter into the Post about this as it's connected to my campaign for a better Police response to public reporting. I think it could be a fine idea if these text and emails get to the Neighbourhood Police teams, but not so good if they get lost, or they generate 'out of office' replies, or worse still, these messages prompt no response at all.