VPD posts ‘You Have a Voice’ message urging community engagement
VPD posted a short video titled “You Have a Voice” on Facebook that appears to be part of a public outreach effort, the department said in the post.
The brief Facebook message, posted on the department’s social media account, did not include additional details about the scope or intent of the campaign. The video title suggests an appeal to members of the community to speak up, but the department has not released further information.
Police agencies commonly use social media to encourage reporting of crime, connect victims and witnesses with support services, and build trust with residents. Outreach campaigns with messages about having a voice aim to lower barriers to reporting and to highlight resources that can assist people who have experienced or witnessed wrongdoing.
The use of platforms such as Facebook lets departments reach a broad audience quickly, but details about any follow-up programs, resources or contact information were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
