If you visit Elyria, OH, you may notice these billboards around the city throughout the summer. The tip411 system allows citizens to submit anonymous tips to the department by phone or over the internet. EPD can then communicate back and forth with the tipster through the system. The tipster remains anonymous throughout the process unless they choose to identify themselves.
North Port, FL PD Tip 411 video
The North Port Florida Police Department produced this video to help them launch their new app aimed at fighting crime in the city. It’s called Tip 411.
You can download the app by searching “NPPD Tips” in the Google play store or Apple App Store.
Jackson, MS tip411 YouTube PSA
Jackson, MS Police Department produced a YouTube PSA to help promote their tip411 program in their community. The PSA has also run on local cable TV channels. This is a good example of how to keep the public aware of your tip411 program.
New tip411 program launched by Hazard, KY PD helps notify public, find suspect
The Hazard Police Department’s (HPD) latest investment seems to be paying off after a man-hunt for an armed robber in Hazard Friday evening was cut short thanks to information shared across social media outlets via the tip411 service.
Michael Scott Thompson, 31, of Hazard, was arrested Friday night after allegedly attempting to rob two area businesses.
Hazard police, along with KSP, rushed to get the word out about Thompson, with the HPD posting on Facebook about it.
“The post was shared 186 times and viewed by 7,280 people in a little over two hours,” the HPD posted on their Facebook page later Friday night.
Read More at the Hazard-Herald.com
Borger, TX PD re-introduces tip411 Public Safety Alert System
The Borger Police Department recently re-introduced the tip411 alert system from CitizenObserver, an interactive way to keep the community connected and informed through email, text message, and online public safety alerts. Tip411 also allows the public to report crimes and other suspicious activities directly to police by sending anonymous text messages from their cell phone.
“We believe an informed community is a safer community,” said Chief Bruce Roberts. “The tip411 system has allows our department to engage with the public and share information that will help make Borger a safer place.”