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Marietta Police Department, GA (135 sworn officers) made a significant move towards enhanced community engagement earlier this year by adopting tip411, replacing their previous Nixle push-alert system.

This strategic shift is already yielding positive results, as numerous anonymous tips received through tip411 have played a crucial role in fostering a safer environment for residents.

Marietta PD recently sent out an alert through the tip411 tool requesting assistance to identify a reckless driver who ran over a teen 

Thanks to an anonymous tip received through tip411, Marietta PD were able to locate and impound the suspect vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident..

The City of Marietta was recently awarded first place in the prestigious 2024 Digital Cities Survey by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) for its innovative technology standards and services. To receive this honor, the City competed against other municipalities across the nation in the “Up to 75,000 Population” category.  

The public can submit anonymous tips to Marietta Police by texting “MARIETTAPD” and the tip information to 847411. The public can also use the Marrietta PD mobile app, powered by tip411, to view community alerts and submit anonymous tips. The Marrietta PD app can be downloaded for free at the iTunes and Google Play App Store.

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Gilbert, AZ Police Department (327 sworn officers) understands that a strong community is built on trust and collaboration, especially regarding safety. That is why Gilbert PD has partnered up with tip411.

By partnering with tip411, Gilbert PD provides a simple and confidential way for community members to send crime-related tips directly, enhancing neighborhood safety.

tip411 is a secure and anonymous platform that allows you to send important information about potential criminal activity directly to the Gilbert Police Department. 

Using tip411 is easy and completely anonymous.

The Gilbert Police Department’s commitment to a safe and thriving community is directly supported by their partnership with tip411.

The Gilbert Police Department 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 “GILBERTPD” and their message/tip to 847411.

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Community engagement is crucial for effective law enforcement. tip411 offers a cutting-edge, web-based solution to bridge the gap between law enforcement agencies and the public. This powerful tool provides a seamless way for citizens to submit anonymous tips and for agencies to disseminate vital public safety alerts.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Anonymous Tip Submission: tip411 offers multiple convenient channels for citizens to submit tips anonymously, including:
  • Customized iPhone and Android apps
  • Text messaging
  • Secure web forms
• Efficient Tip Management: The intuitive tip411 Admin Dashboard empowers agencies to:
  • Manage tips effectively with two-way chat functionality to communicate with tipsters.
  • Receive instant email and text message notifications for new tip activity.
• Multi-Channel Alert Delivery: Reach your community with critical information through various channels:
  • Custom app notifications
  • Email alerts
  • Text messages
  • Social media integration lets you publish alerts with photos, videos, links, and attachments.
• Web-Based and User-Friendly: This web-based platform requires no local IT resources, ensuring a hassle-free setup and operation.
• Mobile Accessibility: The tip411 Admin mobile app for iPhone and Android devices provides on-the-go access for law enforcement personnel.
• Dedicated Support: Benefit from marketing and promotional assistance to maximize the reach and impact of your tip411 implementation.

tip411 is more than just a tool; it’s a commitment to fostering safer, more connected communities. By empowering citizens to share information anonymously and enabling agencies to communicate effectively, tip411 strengthens the vital partnership between law enforcement and the public.

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With agencies of all types and sizes increasingly using anonymous tip lines to engage with their communities, tip411 was recently featured in GovTech Magazine to show what tip411 offers, who it’s used by, and the security features we have in place to make our product successful and secure.

Across the nation, government entities are increasingly leveraging tip411 as a potent solution to combat pressing community issues. From human trafficking and school violence to illegal drug activity, this platform facilitates crucial communication between the public and authorities, yielding tangible results.

tip411’s effectiveness lies in its anonymous two-way communication, empowering citizens to provide vital information without fear of reprisal. This fosters greater trust between communities and law enforcement, contributing to numerous arrests and safer environments.

As a leader in the field, tip411 continuously evolves its platform to meet dynamic community needs. Its versatile features, including dedicated apps, text and email tipping, and media attachment capabilities, make it a valuable asset for diverse organizations.

The implementation of tip411 demonstrates significant positive outcomes. Notably, in schools, these systems correlate with a reduction in violent incidents, fostering safer and more secure learning environments.

Recognizing the critical importance of cybersecurity for sensitive data, tip411 prioritizes robust security measures to safeguard tipster anonymity and information integrity. To this end, the company has proactively migrated its hosting infrastructure to the highly secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) FedRAMP Moderate environment, ensuring enhanced data protection.

Looking ahead, tip411 is actively exploring integrations with cutting-edge technologies like AI and GIS mapping. These advancements hold the promise of further enhancing the tool’s effectiveness in addressing community challenges and bolstering public safety.

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The Atlantic City Police Department, NJ,  277 sworn officers, is taking proactive steps to enhance community engagement and crime prevention.

Officers from the Neighborhood Coordination Unit (NCU) have been actively distributing newly designed tip411 posters to local businesses, aiming to make it easier for everyone to share valuable information with law enforcement.

This multilingual approach underscores tip411’s power to break down language barriers and enhance the flow of crucial, community-sourced tips for a safer environment.

The tip411 tool provides a completely anonymous and convenient way for citizens to communicate directly with the Atlantic City Police Department.

The Atlantic City Police Department 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 “ACPD” and their message/tip to 847411.

Read more HERE.