Police in Barnsley may make Tweeting part of their job after a 12-hour Twitter trial proved popular with the public.
The bobbies in Barnsley used Twitter for a day to keep members of the public informed about what they do on a daily basis.
Senior officers now think it may be a way to improve links with residents and the community on a permanent basis.
The Barnsley officers posted 397 tweets during their 12-hour trial.
Barnsley’s District Commander Andy Brook said: “It is the first time South Yorkshire Police has ever tried it and we are one of the first forces in the country to do so. We found it improved our level of engagement with the public and really opened the doors to policing.
“It gave people a real insight into modern day policing and its complexities.
“It also did not cost us anything, and officers were able to do it as part of their normal working day because it is so quick to tweet.
“So we will do it on a regular basis and, who knows, maybe even permanently if we take it to the next level.
“We have to look at how we can take it on, because I want most people in Barnsley to be following us on Twitter, so they know what we are doing and so they can tell us what they want from us.”
Tweets included messages from officers about road collisions, and updates on a policing operation at Oakwell Football Stadium. Officers also posted crime prevention advice, such as warnings not to leave valuables in cars.
More than 90 incidents were also reported to police by members of the public during the course of the Twitterthon.
District Commander Brook added: “We have got to embrace new technology. I have been an officer for 30 years and find this really exciting.”