tip411, the nation’s leading anonymous tip and community engagement platform, is heading to the 2026 Midwest Security and Police Conference/Expo (MSPCE). On August 13–14 at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, we’ll be showing firsthand how departments across the country are using our technology to build trust, generate leads, and solve crimes faster.
Real-Time, Two-Way Anonymous Engagement
Traditional crime-stoppers tools often fall short because residents worry about retaliation or hassle. tip411 changes that equation entirely by giving residents a completely anonymous, secure line to their local police via text messages, custom mobile apps, and web forms.
The real game-changer? Two-way communication.
Officers can respond directly to a tipster in real time to gather extra details, photos, or location info—all without ever knowing the tipster’s identity.
“tip411 opens up that line of communication like never before,” explains Peoria (IL) Police Chief Eric Echevarria. “tip411 now allows us to communicate back and forth with the tipster anonymously.”
For departments looking to strengthen local relationships, this open channel makes all the difference.
“We’re constantly working with the community, working on ways to improve our communication and relationships across the board,” says Rockford (IL) Police Chief Carla Redd. “tip411 will help minimize the impact of crime on our community and allow us to keep those avenues of communication open.”
More Than Just Tips: A Complete Community Hub
Modern policing isn’t just about receiving information—it’s about sharing it. Beyond tip management, agencies use tip411 as a direct broadcast system to push out critical public safety updates straight to residents’ phones, including:
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Emergency notifications and crime alerts
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Missing person advisories
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Traffic detours and local safety notices
With over 90% of Americans carrying smartphones, having a direct line to your community’s pocket isn’t just convenient—it’s essential.
What You Can Do with tip411
Whether you’re an investigator on the street or an administrator managing public relations, tip411 streamlines your workflow from a single, cloud-based dashboard:
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Receive anonymous tips via text, custom-branded apps, or the web.
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Chat in real time with tipsters while fully protecting their anonymity.
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Collect media including photos, video clips, and location tags.
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Broadcast alerts to inform and protect your local neighborhoods.
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Manage cases safely within a secure cloud environment.
“Police departments today need communication tools that build trust while helping solve crimes,” says Terry Halsch, President of tip411. “tip411 helps agencies strengthen relationships with their communities while giving investigators the information they need to solve cases faster.”
Catch Us Live at MSPCE 2026!
Heading to the Tinley Park Convention Center this August? Drop by Booth #1115 to see a live demonstration of the platform in action, chat with our team, and see how agencies nationwide are modernizing community policing.
Can’t make it to Illinois? You don’t have to wait for the expo. Schedule a personalized demo for your department today at HERE.