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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.

tip411 recently interviewed Michael Grennes, the Security & Safety Director for the MSD of Boone Township School Corporation in Indiana. The district serves students in Hebron, Indiana, and is dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. In response to a new state law restricting cellphone use during school hours, Grennes and his team implemented an innovative solution to ensure students could still report important information through the tip411 app. Here’s what he shared about their successful approach and the impact it has had on their schools.   

Q: What prompted your school to add a tip411 link to Chromebooks? 
A: Indiana recently passed a law restricting student use of cellphones during the school day. Since tip411 is a key tool for students to report important information, we wanted to ensure this policy didn’t hinder their ability to use the app. Every student in grades 6-12 has a Chromebook, so we decided to add a tip411 link to their devices to encourage reporting. 

Q: How was the tip411 link implemented on student Chromebooks?   
A: We added the tip411 link to the bookmark page on all student Chromebooks. This made the tool easily accessible and ensured students could report tips directly from their devices while at school. 

Q: Has the addition of the tip411 link been successful?   
A: Yes, the results have been remarkable. By early November, we had already received 58 tips this school year, compared to 38 tips for the entire previous year. Out of these, 37 tips came through the Chromebook link. It’s clear that this adjustment has made it easier and more convenient for students to report information. 

Q: What types of tips have you received, and how does this help the school?   
A: The tips vary widely, but we are encouraging students to report things like bullying, threats, suspicious activity, and anything that might make them or their friends feel unsafe. The key takeaway is that students are using the system more frequently to share information. This helps improve school safety and ensures concerns are addressed more proactively. 

Q: Would you recommend this approach to other schools?   
A: Absolutely. Especially for schools where cellphone use is restricted during the day, adding a tip411 link to Chromebooks or similar devices is a simple yet highly effective way to encourage students to report incidents. It’s been a game-changer for us and could benefit others as well. 

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, MN (350 sworn officers) has had a significant success in highlighting the power of community collaboration and the effectiveness of the tip411 tool.

Thanks to a crucial tip received through tip411, HCSO Enforcement Services Division (ESD) deputies successfully apprehended a suspect on their Most Wanted List.

Information provided by a concerned citizen through tip411 regarding the whereabouts of 31-year-old Cory Thomas Perry, a top ten most wanted suspect with an extensive and violent criminal history.

The highly credible tip, through tip411, directly led to the suspect’s apprehension and subsequent incarceration.

During the arrest, deputies discovered that Perry was in possession of two 9mm ammunition rounds. 

Perry’s criminal history is extensive and alarming, including:

• Felon in possession of a firearm
• Felony 5th degree drugs
• Driving while intoxicated
• Theft
• Fleeing police

This successful arrest is a testament to the power of tip411. This anonymous tip system allows community members to provide valuable information directly to law enforcement, helping us keep our neighborhoods safe. The information provided in this case was instrumental in locating and apprehending Perry.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office 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 “HCSOTIP” and their message/tip to 847411.

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• Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Post

Elizabethton, TN Police Department (24 sworn officers) has seen multiple suspect identification successes through the utilization of the tip411 tool and increasing community engagement. 

With the help of the tip411 Alert System, Elizabethton PD was able to send out a number of alerts to their community members and ask for assistance in identifying multiple individuals who were accused of shoplifting from different stores.

The agency received numerous anonymous tips from citizens via tip411 and within a few days, all suspects were identified leading to further investigation.

The Elizabethton 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 “TIPEPD” and their message/tip to 847411.

See the alerts here and here.