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Thanks to an anonymous tipster using the tip411 tool, Jenks Middle School was notified that a possible bomb threat was made. 

The anonymous tip indicated that a student of the middle school threatened to bring a bomb to school which prompted an investigation by police.

The student named in the anonymous tip was taken into custody promptly. At this time there is no current threat to the schools or the students. 

tip411 is an anonymous tip tool that connects community members directly with a law enforcement agency or school. It is free and available for download on any smartphone.

District spokesperson Rob Loeber credits the Trojan Tip Line app, powered by tip411.

“People are on their phones constantly and so we make it very easy for people to leave that tip,” Loeber said. “And I think it’s empowered a lot of people because it is completely anonymous and they feel comfortable sharing information that way.”

The Jenks Public Schools 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 “JENKSHS” and their message/tip to 847411.

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Recently, Stamford Police Department (300 sworn officers) asked the community to help provide any information on the suspicious death of a 20-year-old man through their anonymous tip tool run by tip411.

Based on information gathered from an investigation, Stamford PD has arrested a 25-year-old man and a 17-year-old man on assault in the first-degree charges. 

Stamford PD is waiting on the office of the chief medical examiner to determine the cause of death with the expectation that additional charges will be filed.

Citizens can submit an anonymous text tip to the Stamford Police Department via their cell phone by texting the keyword “STAMFORDPD” and their message/tip to 847411.

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The Waukegan Police Department (158 sworn officers) is unveiling a new crime-fighting tool, powered by tip411, that has been proven to reduce crime, solve cases, and improve community involvement. 

tip411 provides a two-way communication avenue between community members who want to stay anonymous and talk to live law enforcement officers. 

“The Waukegan PD app, powered by tip411, will greatly improve the public’s access to agency alerts, social media channels, important information, and more to help fight crime,” said tip411 President Terry Halsch.

Interim Police Chief Edgardo Navarro said the department strives to keep residents safe through proactive community programs like their tip411 tool.

“We believe empowering the community to submit anonymous tips with our new Waukegan PD app will be a good tool to keep our community safe,” he said.

The Waukegan 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 “WPDTIP” and their message/tip to 847411.

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Authorities are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man who was found in a Stamford pathway and are asking for the public’s help through tip411. 

Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police (300 sworn officers) said they received a report of a man lying on his back in the area. After finding the body, they were able to identify the individual and are notifying next of kin.

“At this time, the Department considers this death as suspicious and is awaiting further findings by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner,” Scanlon said.

Citizens can submit an anonymous text tip to the Stamford Police Department via their cell phone by texting the keyword “STAMFORDPD” and their message/tip to 847411.

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Alaska State Troopers ( 350 sworn officers) recently sent an alert to their community via the tip411 platform. They requested help locating a violent felony suspect, 38-year-old Wasilla resident Dustin Peters, and warned that he was armed and dangerous.

The suspect had an active warrant for his arrest and was a suspect in an additional violent crime that recently occurred in Wasilla. 

The Alaska State Troopers 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 “AKTIPS” and their message/tip to 847411.

See the alert Here