Crime & Safety
'Ride Along' With Castro Valley CHP Commander Via Twitter
Go on 'virtual patrol' from 4pm to 10 pm Friday night at twitter.com/chpcastrovalley. Find pictures, updates and other information at hastag #chpvra.
Ride with the California Highway Patrol -- without leaving your couch.
Tonight from 4 pm to 10 pm, California Highway Patrol Commander Christopher Sherry of Castro Valley will broadcast a "virtual ride-a-long” on Twitter.
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For six hours it will be like sitting in the front seat with a CHP officer on patrol.
"(People) from throughout the Bay Area will see photos and read about events as they are developing,” Sherry said.
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Friday's event will be the first time a CHP Commander has gone on patrol and provided a glimpse into the Department's day-to-day operations via Twitter.
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"Follow" Castro Valley CHP at twitter.com/chpcastrovalley.
Use the hashtag #chpvra to search for Sherry's tweets.
In addition to updates on emergency incidents and traffic stops, Sherry will broadcast educational information and answer questions from the public.
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