A senior police officer says the decision of the force to use social media has had many benefits.
It’s a year tomorrow since the constabulary began using Facebook and Twitter to communicate with the public.
The pages keep residents informed on a range of issues, including details of road closures, collisions and witness appeals.
Inspector Derek Flint says it's helped the public realise how much the police do

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