SHELBY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES DIGITAL CRIME FIGHTING TOOL

New website offers direct access to crime and public safety-related information

The Shelby Township Police Department and Police Chief Robert Shelide have announced the launch of a new website that gives people who use email, social networks and mobile devices an easier, more effective way to help fight crime and stay informed.

The new Shelby Township Police Department web platform  (www.ShelbyTownshipPolice.org) was developed in partnership with CRIMEWATCH Technologies and is part of the CRIMEWATCH Network (crimewatch.net). This online tool gives the public direct access to crime and public safety-related information happening in their community.

“This new website is the perfect entry point for establishing better police and public partnerships. Technology gives us the opportunity to communicate with the public and the anonymity of the tech avoids the potential risks of sharing information with the police…several police departments throughout the United States are having great success using this technology”, said Chief Shelide. 

Shelby Township Police Department is the first Michigan police department to go live on the CRIMEWATCH Network; a communications platform developed specifically for law enforcement agencies that allows for geographically targeted information sharing and intelligence gathering.

Local residents, schools, churches and business owners  are  encouraged to visit www.ShelbyTownshipPolice.org to connect with police department resources, and/or download CRIMEWATCH Mobile from the Apple or Android App Store.

This free resource allows residents to do the following:

• Sign up for a free account to receive e-mail alerts regarding crime committed in certain areas,
• Submit a tip to local law enforcement,
• View recent incidents and “most wanted” lists,
• Share information with others through social media, and
• Get connected with resources and services.

For more information or to view the new Shelby Township Police Department Website visit ShelbyTownshipPolice.org or to learn more about CRIMEWATCH visit crimewatch.net

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