The Associated Press
LONDON- British police said Tuesday they were testing a system to send news of terror alerts to commuters by cell phone and e-mail.
Metropolitan Police said Londoners would be able to sign up to receive cell phone text message, e-mail or voice message updates on terror alerts, major incidents or station closures, as well as updates on police investigations into the July 7 and July 21 bomb attacks on London’s transit system.
“In the aftermath of July 7 and July 21 we have had a look at how we can reassure Londoners,” Metropolitan Police commissioner Tarique Ghaffur said.
“This service enables us to send information by SMS (text message), voice message or e-mail about this inquiry.”
Ghaffur said he hoped the public would also use the service, launched on Tuesday, to respond to appeals for information.
Fifty-two commuters were killed when a series of bombs exploded on London Underground trains and a bus on July 7. No one was injured when more bombs were planted on the transit system on July 21 but failed to fully detonate.
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