The Pelham Police Department is turning to an innovative new app to connect with people, and the department believes it’s the first in the area to use it.
“The app just takes our community policing to the next level,” said Sgt. Brian Barbato of the Pelham Police Department.
The Pelham PD app launched earlier this month. Designed by the Citizen Observer Program, it sends instant alerts to users on emergencies, road closures and press releases.
“People have loved it so far. We’ve got a lot of positive feedback from it. People love the interaction with the police department. They love to know what’s going on in their community,” said Barbato.
It also allows people to sends tips directly to the police dispatcher.
“And you can have a back and forth conversation with that dispatcher and then he or she can relay that information to the officers working the road,” said Barbato.
“These tips that can come in through the app are completely anonymous. We don’t have any IP addresses attached to it,” added Lt. Anne Perriello of Pelham police.