Addressing the rising tide of local crime, LaGrange, GA Mayor Willie Edmondson and Police Chief Garrett Fiveash issued a joint call to action. Highlighting the strain on the department’s 96 sworn officers, leadership confirmed that gang violence in the community has reached a critical breaking point.”
“This has to stop,” Mayor Edmondson told a packed room of concerned residents. But for it to stop, law enforcement needs more than just passion—they need information. And for many residents, providing that information can feel risky.
That is where tip411 comes in.
Breaking the Silence Without the Risk
One of the biggest hurdles in solving gang-related crimes is the fear of retaliation. When “no snitching” becomes a survival tactic, criminals win. tip411 was designed specifically to break this cycle by offering a 100% anonymous way for you to speak up.
Here is how tip411 changes the game:
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Total Anonymity: When you send a tip via the tip411 app or text, the technology strips away all identifying information—no phone numbers, no IP addresses, no names. Even the police don’t know who you are.
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Two-Way Conversations: Unlike a traditional tip line, tip411 allows officers to respond to your message in real-time. They can ask follow-up questions to get the details they need to make an arrest, all while you remain completely anonymous.
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Easy to Use: You don’t have to walk into a police station or be seen talking to an officer. You can report suspicious activity, identify individuals in surveillance photos, or share what you heard on the street right from your smartphone.
A Community-Wide Effort
At the recent council meeting, Chief Fiveash emphasized that the police cannot do this alone. Law enforcement is often the “reaction” to a crime, but the “prevention” starts with the community.
By using tip411, you aren’t just “reporting a crime”—you are protecting your neighbors, your children, and the future of LaGrange. Whether it’s a tip about a weapon, a planned gathering, or information on a recent shooting, your “small” detail could be the missing piece of the puzzle that prevents the next tragedy.
The LaGrange, GA PD mobile app is available to download for free from the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store. Citizens can also submit an anonymous text tip via their cell phone by texting the keyword “LAGRANGE” and their message/tip to 847411.
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