“The biggest thing is they can send anonymous tips,” Chief Love said. “We want to be able to help connect our police department with the public. This is just one powerful tool that we can use to let people reach out to us. The public is our greatest crime-fighting resource.”
Nearly two weeks ago the department launched a new smartphone app where people can submit tips anonymously. “Up to this point we’ve received about 100 tips and about 1,000 downloads of the app,” said Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Chief Communications Officer Kevin Kelly.
Police departments across the state are battling staffing shortages, which has led many departments to find new and creative ways of getting information about illegal activity. In Hancock County, it’s becoming easier than ever to report crimes and now, you… Read More »Mobile app allows anonymous tips of illegal substance use
tip411 interviewed Captain Mark O’Toole of the Lynn, Massachusetts Police Department. Q: Tell us about Lynn and your department (how many residents, how many sworn, etc.). A: The City of Lynn is the ninth largest city in Massachusetts with a… Read More »“We’re absolutely getting tips we wouldn’t have gotten without this system. It’s a great asset for our department.”
Tony Stano wanted for some time to bring the product he’s helped sell to communities around the country to the city where he lives. “It’s kind of a passion project for me,” said Stano, who lives in Lino Lakes and… Read More »Lino Lakes Police Now Using tip411 to Communicate with Residents