Non-emergency police contact is now available to British Sign Language users in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The Sign Video service, introduced by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, allows deaf and hearing-impaired individuals to communicate with the police via a BSL interpreter.
This service operates around the clock and is accessible through the Sign Video app or website.
The new system connects users to a qualified interpreter via a video link, who then relays the information to staff in the control room.
The service is free of charge.
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Chief Superintendent Simon Dodds said: "This service ensures that British Sign Language users can reach us when they need to; whether they’re reporting a crime, which isn't an emergency, or contacting their local neighbourhood officer.
"We’re committed to enhancing our service so that BSL users not only have the ability, but also the confidence, to contact us whenever they need our help."
To utilise the service, users should download the Sign Video app on their mobile devices or access it via a web browser.
The app's Sign Directory feature allows free contact by selecting Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Further details about the service can be found on the Sign Video website.
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