Merseyside Police launch Web 2.0 website to engage neighbourhoods

The site is fully featured with Web 2.0 functionality and fits into their online strategy to engage with local citizens

The Merseyside Police website was built by GOSS Interactive and uses Web Content Management software GOSS iCM (intelligent Content Management) for the daily administration of the website.

The new look website provides direct access to local information, and a host of new features that will make it much easier for residents to find out information about their neighbourhood.

Some of these new advanced features include:

• A more advanced post-code search enabling citizens to quickly find out the details of their local neighbourhood Policing Team and how to contact them
• The ability to personalise the website to where specific locations "where I live", so that each time a users visits, the website automatically displays updates about local policing issues
• Direct links to social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, enabling citizens to share news and information about local policing issues with their friends
• More opportunities to interact with Merseyside Police, from rating and commenting on hot topics, to nominating local policing priorities online
• RSS feeds allow citizens to subscribe to updates on wanted appeals, news and events 

In addition to these new features, the site carries all the latest news and announcements from Merseyside Police, the latest job vacancies through a new e-recruitment system and the ability to report non-emergency crimes online.

Jayne Pugh, Head of Communication and Marketing, Merseyside Police, said, "This is the first step in a delivering a new online communication strategy, and offers brand new ways for the public to engage with and become involved with policing in their neighbourhood."

Rob McCarthy, Managing Director, GOSS Interactive, comments, "We are proud to be able to help the Police Force deliver such a feature rich website that will make a real difference to the residents of Merseyside and be part of its wider Web 2.0 online engagement strategy."