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Delaware State Police Introduces Android and iOS-based Mobile Tip Line Application

April 09, 2013

In its ongoing efforts to combat crime and to make communities safe, the Delaware State Police (DSP) and Delaware.gov with support from Delaware Interactive, (DI) recently announced the introduction of an Android and iOS platforms-based mobile Tip Line application. Currently, the DSP receives crime tips from various different sources including via e-mail, and online submission, and via a toll-free hotline.  


In a statement, Sergeant Paul G. Shavack, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police, said that, "The Delaware State Police continue to utilize technology as a force multiplier to combat and solve crime. By the use of smart phone technology, we want to make it as easy and convenient as possible to provide anonymous tips on crimes and criminal activity. When the public becomes involved and provides crime tips, it helps keep their communities safe."

Now with the introduction of a new Mobile Tip Line, the DSP has provided conscious citizens with an additional and far more convenient channel for submitting a crime tip as the caller simply has to place a call via his mobile device.

Greg Hughes, Director of the Delaware Government Information Center (GIC), which leads eGovernment efforts in the First State said that, "We're committed to creating new and convenient eGovernment tools for Delaware. Delaware Governor Jack Markell has directed us to look for ways to make government more efficient, effective and open; mobile apps and eGovernment tools like this one will help us meet that goal."

By leveraging the DSP Tip Line, application users can now join in the fight against crime by providing the DSP with tips and other forms of information such as location, or activity description, or vehicle description, or even a photograph. To make it more convenient and to safeguard the identity of the caller, the new application also allows users to submit tips and information anonymously. Once the tips have been received, they are forwarded directly to the DS team via an e-mail which is sent to pre-approved recipients.




Edited by Brooke Neuman



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