Police tweet a day in the life of GMP

POLICE are showing the public what officers and staff face every day by providing the most extensive behind-the-scenes access in GMP history.

Since 5am today the force has been using social media network Twitter to “tweet” about the 3,000-plus calls received every day It is also providing an insight into its most challenging work.

The day will see details of all calls being tweeted as they happen and GMP’s Facebook account taken over by officers with details of investigation methods and video updates, while two community reporters will provide updates from custody.

Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Since our first Twitter day in 2010 the force has shrunk by 1,400 officers and it has become more of a challenge to maintain the service to the public. Four years ago, people were surprised by the range of incidents we have to deal with and these have not changed.”

To follow what happens during the day follow @gmpday14_1, @gmpday14_2, @gmpday14_3 and @gmpday14_4 as well as the main GMP account @gmpolice and Facebook GtrManchesterPolice.

Use #gmp24 to see the activity unfold.