Over 210 million people in the US have cell phones. With that in mind the Police Department is proud to announce the launch of our new tip411 texting program. It allows anyone with a cell phone to provide information anonymously to the Police Department. Here's how it works.

• tip411 is an Internet based tool that enables the public to text message an anonymous tip to police, and allows the police to respond back in real time, creating a two way anonymous "chat".
• It's completely anonymous as all the identifying information is removed before the Police Department receives the text
• Powered by CitizenObserver, a web based notification toolset for law enforcement, programs have been successfully implemented in hundreds of agencies around the country

Anyone with a cell phone can now send an anonymous tip to The Sanford Police Department. To send a text follow these steps:

1. Text to tip411
2. Type 919SPD at the beginning of your text message
3. Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated
4. Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community, while remaining 100% anonymous

For every crime committed, someone has information to solve that crime. If you have information about a crime or have safety concerns regarding your neighborhood, please take advantage of our newest crime fighting tool and text your tip to The Sanford Police Department. With your help we can create a safer community for all.

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