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Hermiston Police Department Launches Anonymous Tip Mobile App, Developed by tip411

Hermiston polce department marketingThe Hermiston Police Department (28 sworn officers) is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.

This new tool puts the power back into the community by providing a safe, 100% anonymous way to provide tips to a police officer and open a two-way communication system where photos and videos can be used. 

“In partnership with our diverse community, our mission is to create and maintain a safe environment with the reduction of crime through problem-oriented and community-based policing strategies,” said Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston. “We believe our new Hermiston PD app from tip411 will help us do just that by working together with our residents to maintain a high quality of life for those who live and visit our community.”

The Hermiston 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 “HPDTIP” and their message/tip to 847411.

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Office launches anonymous tip mobile app, developed by tip411

The San Juan County, WA Sheriff’s Office (18 sworn officers) launched a brand new platform that was designed and maintained by tip411 to connect the public, community, and law enforcement. This exciting new tool will provide an avenue for both the community and deputies to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones. 

Tip 411_FINALThe tip411 tool is an anonymous two-way system where individuals providing tips or information can go back and forth with an official. With utilization from both the community and the Sheriff’s department, solving crime will be at the tip of their hands and providing a safer community overall.

By downloading the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office mobile app and signing up for alerts, anyone can be notified of a variety of information regarding major traffic accidents, missing persons, inclement weather, major fire emergencies, and more.

The San Juan 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 “SJCSO ” and their message/tip to 847411.

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Tips in Atlantic City Leads to Arrest of Shooting Suspect

A recent anonymous tip submitted to the Atlantic City Police Department (277 sworn officers) from their tip411 tool resulted in the arrest of a man wanted for his involvement in a shooting. 

The police department received a text through the tip411 anonymous reporting system indicating that Ayman Shiham had entered a residence and patrol officers were dispatched and immediately set up a perimeter around the building. Officers made contact with Shiham who subsequently surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

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The arrest stems from a March shooting, where patrol officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and located a 29-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Evidence of gunfire was also located at the scene. 

Citizens can submit anonymous text tips via their cell phone to the Atlantic City Police Department by texting keyword “ACPD” and their message/tip to 847411. Tips can also be submitted using the Atlantic City PD mobile app, developed by tip411, which is available to download for free from the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store. 

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Tips from tip411 Helps Elizabethton, TN Police Identify Suspects in Theft Investigation within Days

On December 2, 2021, the Elizabethton Police Department sent out a community alert via their tip411 system asking the public for their help identifying suspects from a recent retail theft.

Within days, the public provided tips using tip411 and helped police identify both the male and female suspects in question.

The Elizabethton PD sent a follow-up alert on December 6 to update the public and thank them for their assistance.

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Groesbeck, TX Police Department Recovers Stolen Vehicle with tip411

Soon after posting about a stolen vehicle on the department’s Facebook page, Groesbeck PD received an anonymous tip through their tip411 program indicating it was observed in the city of Mexia.
 
Groesbeck PD contacted the Mexia Police Department, relayed the tip information to them, and the vehicle was recovered and returned.
 
Groesbeck PD said, “The tip411 program is an invaluable tool for our community and we continue to encourage its use. We also want to thank the anonymous citizen who provided the information as well as Officer Bell for his assistance in locating and recovering it for our victim.”