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.”
Fairfax County Crime Solvers has partnered with tip411 to introduce a new and innovative crime-fighting tool. Through a partnership with tip411, information can now be shared anonymously with police via a free smartphone app, text message, or a web tip… Read More »Fairfax County Crime Solvers Partners with tip411
tip411 interviewed Public Information Officer Alexandra Ovington of the Arlington Heights, Illinois Police Department. Q: How has the tip411 system aided your agency? A: tip411 has aided our agency by allowing citizens’ voices to be heard anonymously. As police officers,… Read More »“We quantify our success with tip411 based solely on the fact that even one case solved because of a tip received via tip411 is a benefit since that case would not have been solved without it.”
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
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