Lack of witness cooperation has been a frustration for Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis throughout his law enforcement career. He hopes that use of a new, customized, crime-fighting smartphone app will help residents get involved. The tip411 system, which… Read More »New tip411 system not intended to replace 911 calls
UPDATE: August 12, 2019 Crime Prevention Officer Caitlin Horne shared the following with us as ongoing proof of the success of Bismarck PD’s tip411 system: “Below are two cases where tip411 played a HUGE ROLE as it appears more and… Read More »“There is no better time than right now to gain the trust and respect from your community.”
Officers from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office acted quickly after receiving a tip of a “possible threat of violence” at a Marion County High School on Tuesday. The tip was received via the Marion County Sheriff’s Office tip411 app shortly… Read More »Marion Sheriff’s Office Investigates Alleged School Threat
An anonymous text led to two arrests and the recovery of a gun and drugs, Atlantic City police said. Jorge Herrera, 18, of Atlantic City, had a loaded handgun and marijuana when police arrested him after witnessing a drug deal… Read More »tip411 text leads to two arrests, loaded gun in A.C.
The Bismarck Police Department’s new anonymous tip program has yielded more than 100 tips since its launch on Jan. 1. Officer Katie Horn said the tip411 app allows users to provide tips quickly but remain anonymous if they wish. Within… Read More »New program yielding tips for Bismarck Police Department