The new Harrisonburg PD app, developed by tip411, enables the public to share anonymous tips with the Harrisonburg, VA Police Department (82 sworn officers) and lets officers respond to create a two-way conversation.
Interim Chief Rod Pollard said the department’s success lies with its connection to the community.
“Our new system will allow us to continue delivering exceptional police services that enable the safety, security, and well-being of all by promoting a stronger partnership with our community members,” Pollard said.
According to Lieutenant Chris Monahan, the new system developed by tip411 is similar to Crime Solvers or Crime Stoppers but is more comprehensive.
“This tool is far more comprehensive and allows us to have direct dialogue with the person submitting the tip,” Monahan said. “So, an individual might send out information in reference to a wanted individual, and someone might respond to that with: ‘hey, I think I might know that person or I might have seen that person,’ and we can respond directly to that tipster and have some dialogue.”
Juliana McGrath, HPD communication specialist, says Harrisonburg PD app allows the community not only to submit tips, but they can also sign up to receive different alerts. For example, you can choose from traffic alerts or crime updates, to name a few. McGrath said that HPD plans to provide all sorts of notifications.
The public can submit anonymous tips to the Harrisonburg PD by texting HPDVA and the tip information to 847411. The Harrisonburg PD app can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play App Store.
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