The Allentown Police Department is leaning on technology to help them catch criminals.
On Wednesday, city leaders unveiled a new app that’s a first in our area.
The Allentown Police Department hopes the new app will help cut down on crime and keep people safe. The app pushes out alerts about what’s happening and even lets you send anonymous tips right on your phone.
“We can send alerts to the entire city. Our captains can send out alerts to their areas,” said Allentown Police Department’s Assistant Chief Gail Struss.
Here’s how it works:
Just download the app, called “Allentown PD,” for free from the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or the Allentown Police Department website.
Then look for crime alerts, or click tip and send information about cold cases or missing people. You can add pictures and videos too.
All tips are anonymous.
“I can respond to you but I have no idea who you are nor can I ever find out who you are because that information gets scrubbed before it ever gets to us,” Struss said.
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