a new communication system has been launched by the gilroy police department that will automatically post updates to facebook and twitter, as well as send text messages, email and mobile notifications. residents can sign up for nixle, the free service that facilitates the breaking news messages. residents can tailor the service to be notified about updates that cater to specific interests such as public safety alerts, community information and events, and media releases. to sign up for text alerts, text g p d alerts as one word, to 888 777.
