To: CRIMES
Tipsters now have the option of texting us tips through their cell phone. The process is completely secure and anonymous and is a very effective and efficient means of safely communicating with us in today's world.
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KEYWORD John Doe is selling drugs on the corner of Main Street and Elm Street.
1 - Text "KEYWORD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637)
2 - Upon reception of a tipster’s first incoming message, the system will auto-reply with a confirmation containing their unique Tip ID.
3 - To submit follow-up information, the tipster simply replies. Nothing else is needed.
4 - All follow-up tips and even your replies from the application are written under the original parent record and shown threaded and date/time stamped in the narrative. The thread may be terminated by the tipster texting STOP into the system at any time or by you manually selecting the "Terminate Thread" button from within the application.