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West Kentucky Crime Stoppers launches new mobile app

A new West Kentucky Crime Stoppers app will help residents connect with local law enforcement agencies from their cellphones.

Residents will be able to find information, view alerts and submit secure anonymous tips about crimes or suspicious activity.

The WKY Crime Stoppers app was developed by tip411 and is a power crime-fighting tools in the hands of community members of all ages. The app is available for download “free” from the Google Play Store or iTunes App Store.

The public can also text tips to police, allowing officers to respond with an anonymous two-way conversation. To send an anonymous text tip to police using a cell phone, text the keyword WKY and the message/tip to 847411 (tip411).

“Our mission is to reduce crime and the fear of crime through outstanding police services in partnership with the community,” said Paducah Police Chief Brandon Barnhill. “The addition of this new app and texting service will allow us to have an even deeper partnership with our residents.”

Read the full story from KFVS-TV

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Cincinnati Police Debut New App

Police have a new free app available to let them alert residents to crimes and other situations, and for residents to send in tips.

The Cincinnati Police Department’s app (Cincinnati PD) is available now from Apple’s app store and the Google Play store. 

The app provides residents with neighborhood-specific crime alerts created by detectives and officers in the field, Police Chief Eliot Isaac said. Police can also use the app to send alerts about other situations like floods and road closures, he said.

Residents can also use the app to submit anonymous tips to police, including photos and videos, Isaac said. After making a tip, residents will be able to communicate anonymously with police.

“We have a new generation of adults, and they use more social media than ever before, so … we’re getting more information that way,”Isaac said. “And I think as we continue to work on building great relationships, that’s the opportunity to get more information coming in as well.”

Chirs Shaw Cold Case
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Delhi Police Use tip411 to Help Solve Cold Case

The Delhi Police Department has never closed the fatal hit-and-run case of Chris Shaw, whose body was found off the road in the 6800 block of Rapid Run on July 19, 2014.

Despite extensive investigation, the department has not yet located the driver or vehicle. At this point , charges are unlikely; our primary focus is to try to bring closure to Chris’s family.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Delhi Police at 922-0060, or Crime Stoppers at 352-3040.

View the full alert here.

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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Uses Alert to Share Home Safety Tips

 

Security Tips for Securing Your Home

 

Home security is always a priority. Here are some good Home Security Tips we found at Howstuffworks.com

1. Lock up your home, even if you go out only for a short time. Many burglars just walk in through an unlocked door or window.

2. Change all the locks and tumblers when you move into a new house.

3. For the most effective alarm system, conceal all wiring. A professional burglar looks for places where he or she can disconnect the security system.

4. Your house should appear occupied at all times. Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when you’re not at home.

5. If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbors that it’s been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off periodically.

See the alert and full set of safety tips here.