New Castle, IN Police Department (38 sworn officers) launched tip411, an innovative tool designed to connect residents directly with local law enforcement.
Speaking up isn’t always easy. Citizens often hesitate to contact law enforcement because they worry about getting pulled into a lengthy process or facing potential retaliation. tip411 was developed specifically to remove those barriers, giving residents an effortless, stress-free way to report neighborhood concerns and share vital information on active cases.
“Our goal isn’t just to solve crimes after they happen—it’s to prevent them, and to do that, we need our community to feel comfortable talking to us,” New Castle police leadership shared during the rollout. “tip411 gives residents a completely safe, effortless way to reach out.”
Here is how tip411 helps bridge the gap between neighbors and local officers:
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100% Guaranteed Anonymity: When a tip is submitted, our proprietary technology automatically removes phone numbers, IP addresses, and personal identifying details before an officer ever reads it.
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Real-Time, Two-Way Texting: Unlike standard tip lines where a message feels like it vanishes into a black hole, tip411 allows officers to text back in real time. They can ask clarifying questions or request photos without ever knowing who you are.
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Urgent Community Alerts: Beyond tip reporting, the New Castle Police Department will use tip411 to send public safety alerts straight to your phone or inbox, keeping citizens informed about missing person updates, major traffic disruptions, and local crime advisories.
Getting citizens involved takes less than two minutes:
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Download the Custom App
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Send a Text
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Submit Online
The New Castle, IN 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 “NEWCASTLEPD” and their message/tip to 847411.
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