“tip411 is a phenomenal investigative tool - our detectives love it. Being able to communicate back and forth with the tipster is critical and we have a lot of success because of this. A lot of agencies are missing the boat on getting tips from the public because they only have a one-way system, their investigators cannot have a conversation with the tipster. tip411 is a game changer in this because it allows my detectives to have a conversation with the tipster, gain their trust, and in most cases, get the tipster to call or meet with them directly.”

“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.”

“We’re constantly working with the community, working on ways to improve our communication and relationships across the board. tip411 will help minimize the impact of crime on our community. tip411 will allow us to keep those avenues of communication open with one another.”

“Our objective is to improve the quality of life through community partnerships to promote a safe and secure community for all. I believe our new tip411 system will help make it easier for our community to partner with us to make Revere a safer place to live, work, and visit.”

“In our first full year of use, we received a little over 200 tips. In 2018, we received over 4,200.”

“The biggest problem we saw was our citizens were wanting to help us and give us information but they did not want to be associated with the case and be looked at as a “narc” and, unfortunately with Facebook, as much as you make your profile private, there is always ways around it. There is no better time than now to gain the trust and respect from your community.”

“tip411 is essential to community policing.”

“What’s notable is the everyday success we’re having with the system that we hadn’t seen before. We’re getting more tips, closing more cases, and being able to continue anonymous tip conversations with reporting party rather than just getting a voicemail with a piece of information that isn’t enough to help us build a case off of.”

“I can see why somebody wouldn’t want to call 911 on their neighbors and give a name and address and all that stuff. For those fearing repercussions from calling the police tip411 can provide peace of mind. They don’t have to live in fear that their neighbor’s going to find out they used tip411.”

"The use of tip411 and the immediate investigation and arrest show how important these tools are for combating crime in our community.”

“With an increase in drug abuse occurring across the nation, BIA Drug Agents are taking a proactive approach to provide new tools, including tip411, for citizens to report illegal drug activity in tribal communities.”

“The tip411 program has been a valuable anonymous pathway for the citizens of Northampton County to report issues in their communities. This program has also been well received by our school staff, students, and parents.”