The district police authority is opening a new information channel: Important and up-to-date information will now also be distributed via the messenger WhatsApp. Users of the meta messenger can register free of charge.
With around 50 million users, WhatsApp is not only the most popular messenger app in Germany, but also the most popular mobile app of all. Whether for sending personal messages, pictures and videos or for making appointments in groups: for many, the messenger app has become an indispensable part of everyday life. WhatsApp also offers the option of subscribing to channels from companies or authorities. The channel messages can be accessed conveniently and free of charge via smartphone. The WhatsApp channel of the MK police can be accessed via the link https://url.nrw/polizeimk-whatsapp or via cell phone camera and QR code (at the top of the photo). In the next step, click "subscribe" to the channel. After subscribing, the channel appears under "News". The police use the channel primarily for current news: Traffic reports, information on important police-related events, missing persons searches or wanted persons. On weekdays, the district police department provides a news item of the day or a summary of press releases.
Those who would like to receive a push notification for newly published articles from the police can activate the bell at the edge of the screen. A short notification will then appear on the smartphone, just like personal messages.
The Märkischer Kreis district also launches WhatsApp at the same time
The district administration of the Märkischer Kreis district also launches WhatsApp at the same time as the MK police. District Administrator Marco Voge and the head of the police department, Ralf Wagener, symbolically pressed the start button for the two channels. Marco Voge says: "We want to reach many people directly with the new WhatsApp channel. We want to be present in everyday digital life with a contemporary range of information. All citizens are invited to use this new service. We can provide information quickly, especially in emergencies and crisis situations." Chief Police Director Ralf Wagener explains: "Getting information via social media is a matter of course these days. As the police, we want to use this to provide transparent, reliable and fast information about important events and our daily work. This sometimes includes colorful stories from everyday life."
The reports are one-sided. Subscribers cannot reply directly, comment or send messages to the channel. Instead, they can express their interest in the content by taking part in polls or reacting with emojis.
WhatsApp is not the only way to find out about MK Police messages.
Our other info channels
Threads: https://www.threads.net/ [at] polizei.nrw.mk
X (Twitter): https://x.com/polizei_nrw_mk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.mk/
Instagram broadcast channel (only on smartphones): https://www.instagram.com/j/AbYQixm8eG08oN2c/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.mk/