AKRON, Ohio — Akron residents who want to share anonymous tips with the Akron Police Department or view alerts and other information you can now do it all through one app.
The new Akron PD app also facilitates two-way dialogue with officers while allowing the resident to remain anonymous, Akron police said in a statement.
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Akrons who want to share an anonymous tip with Akron Police or view alerts can use a new app
Created by tip411, the Akron PD app is free to download from Google Play or the Tunes App Store.
The new Akron PD app also makes it easy to have a two-way dialogue with officers.
tip411 technology makes the Akron PD application system 100% anonymous
The Akron Police Department wants to create an environment of cooperation with the community to help prevent crime, enforce laws and reduce fear for Akronians, said Police Chief Stephen Mylett.
“We believe our new tip411 Akron PD app will help us do just that by making it easier for our community to connect with us to make Akron a safer place for everyone to live, work and visit,” Mylett said.
Created by software developer tip411the Akron PD application can be downloaded for free from the google play store, iTunes App Storeor in the Akron Police Department website.
Officials ensure the Akron PD app system is 100% anonymous, as tip411 technology removes all identifying data before police receive the communication, according to tip411.
The app is designed to give the public greater access to alerts, social media channels and other information to help fight crime, said tip411 president Terry Halsch.
“We continually work to create more advanced and innovative products to help departments better engage with their communities,” said Halsch.
Those without a smartphone can submit anonymous tips to Akron Police by texting AKRONPD along with a message to 847411 (tip411).
Suggestions can also be submitted anonymously using tip411 messaging function on the police department website.
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