Cheshire Constabulary threw open its virtual doors to the public on Thursday 29th September, to showcase a day in the life of the force.
The live social media event took place over a 24-hour period, and provided an insight into the work the Constabulary undertakes to protect victims, engage with communities and deliver justice.
The 'Twitterthon' gave everyone involved with Cheshire's police force their moment in the spotlight, from call takers to custody officers, mechanics to dog handlers, and crime scene investigators to cleaning staff.
It's estimated that more than one million Twitter users were reached during the event, with nearly 900 tweets posted across all Cheshire police accounts using the hashtag #CP24.
Highlights included a look at the intricate work of our forensics team, training exercises for their puppy police dogs, and the work of the Fleet Services team to keep officers mobile.
There were also contributions from the Constabulary's human resource department, the Special Constabulary and even the catering staff, whose hearty breakfasts provide the fuel needed for the day ahead.
The action carried on through the night with updates from the custody suites, call handlers and frontline officers. The event finally drew to a close at 7am on Friday, 30th September.
Chief Constable Simon Byrne, who himself tweeted throughout the day, said: "The Twitterthon was a terrific opportunity for us to show what goes on behind the scenes here in Cheshire, and what keeps the wheels turning around the clock.
"It was like a virtual open day for the force. The success of 999: What's Your Emergency? has firmly put the force in the public spotlight and demonstrated the challenges faced by our frontline officers every day. But I think it's really important that people see all the terrific work that goes on in the background to help our officers meet those challenges, which is what's making Cheshire among the best police forces in the country.
"I hope those who followed our Twitter feed during the 24 hours found it interesting and perhaps learned something about areas of policing they would not have otherwise even been aware of. This was an innovative way of engaging with our communities, and hailing our unsung heroes. I was delighted with it."
You can still view the day in the life of Cheshire Constabulary by following us @cheshirepolice and scrolling back through the tweets. Alternatively, search for the hashtag #CP24.
