Location of Pottstown in Montgomery County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Editor’s note: The social media aspect doesn’t really strike me an a great crime fighting tool; however, crime mapping and focused patrols in problem areas are certainly a good start. We can only hope things move in a positive direction with the police department. Unless crime can be brought under control, revitalization and economic development cannot happen on a large enough scale to truly have a transformative impact on the Borough of Pottstown.
POTTSTOWN — Even before taking the oath Wednesday night as the borough’s new police chief, Richard Drumheller had some ideas to help make the community safer, even if it means using unconventional tactics.
Drumheller plans on using Facebook and Twitter to create a better connection with residents, increase patrols in high-crime areas and streamline the way police calls are dispatched.
One of the first changes he wants to make as the new chief is creating a department presence on social media as a way to engage with the residents of Pottstown.
He said people want to know what is going on in the borough and he wants to use Facebook and Twitter as a way to keep them informed.
