Residents in the Rathmulan/Ray area have launched their own community text alert group. The project was organised as a joint community effort between Muintir na Tíre, An Garda Síochána and local residents of the Rathmullan/Ray area. Under the scheme, local residents sign up to receive verified text alerts relating to suspicious activity, scams, crime prevention advice and other community safety information. Inspector Jonathan Sweeney spoke about the positive impact Community Text alert groups have had in other areas and that together the community of Rathmullan/Ray in conjunction with the Gardai could further reduce the opportunity for crime. The households who signed up for the scheme far exceeded initial estimates and she thanked all involved for their support.