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Force using social media platforms to issue Clare's Law alerts

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme can be accessed with "two clicks" on the Met's website.

Date - 4th December 2020
By - Police Oracle

The Metropolitan Police is using social media messaging to notify those deemed to be at risk under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS). From March 9 up to Thursday of this week - which covers the period of the two lockdowns - ...

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