Crime Tips Campaign: A Success Story Encouraging Community Involvement

I'm proud to share the impact of our Crime Tips feature on our website and mobile app. Since launching this campaign, we've received a tremendous response from the community, and we're grateful for every tip that has helped keep our neighborhoods safer.

What makes this program work:

** Public Safety through Collaboration:** Citizens play a vital role in preventing and solving crime by sharing information with us.

** Privacy-first design:** Submitting a tip does not require any personal information. If you'd like a response, you can provide contact details, but it's not necessary.

**Accessibility and ease:** Tips can be submitted quickly via our website or mobile app, making it simple for anyone to contribute.

The campaign has generated a substantial volume of tips from residents across the community. We have made numerous arrests based on information provided by tip submissions. The tips have helped prioritize investigations and allocate resources more effectively. Personal information is kept private unless you choose to share it for a direct response. You can submit a tip anonymously if you prefer.

If you see something, say something. Trust your instincts-your tip could be the key piece of a larger investigation. Use our secure Crime Tips feature on the website or mobile app. Please spread the word. Encourage neighbors, friends, and family to use the Crime Tips feature to keep our community safe. Do not share sensitive or identifying information that could put yourself or others at risk.

I'd like you to know what to expect after you submit a tip. Your information is handled with care and respect for privacy. If you provide contact details, we may respond to follow-up questions; otherwise, there is no requirement to provide contact information. Tips are reviewed by our investigative team and thoroughly investigated.

Thank you to our community and everyone who has already used the Crime Tips feature. Your participation demonstrates the strength of our community and our shared commitment to safety. We will continue to monitor the program, share results, and iterate to make it even more effective.

Sheriff Kevin Molder