Allgäu police start WhatsApp channel for current information and warnings!

The police in the Allgäu launched its own WhatsApp channel at the beginning of 2025. This step aims to provide the population in the region quickly and directly with current information. The Swabian police headquarters in particular want to reach younger people and older citizens. So far, the police already have around 25,000 followers on their Facebook page, and the WhatsApp channel is now to address a wider target group.

The information about the WhatsApp channel is provided in crisis situations, such as warnings or fraud cases. The channel informs the citizens for the districts of Oberallgäu, Ostallgäu, Unterallgäu, Ginsburg, Lindau on Lake Constance, Neu-Ulm and the independent cities of Kaufbeuren, Kempten and Memmingen. The content of the channel includes current events, police reports, warning messages and job advertisements.

first feedback and subscription

After the first week of the operation, the police are satisfied with the use of the canal and received positive feedback. Those responsible encourage citizens to share the link to the channel with friends and relatives. Interested parties have the opportunity to subscribe to the WhatsApp channel by scanning a QR code.

The official start of the canal took place on January 1, 2025 to ensure modern and citizen -related communication. In addition, the channel should serve as a serious source of information in crisis situations and also provide prevention instructions to avoid criminal offenses. For more information, interested citizens can contact the press office at the Southwest Police Headquarters in Kempten, such as police.bayern.de