Case Study
Anonymous Tipping Improves Case Closure And Community Engagement
CASE STUDY ENID, OKLAHOMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ENID POLICE DEPARTMENT FIGHTS CRIME USING TIPSOFT Like most police departments, the Enid PD knows that community involvement is key to safe and secure neighborhoods. An engaged community is a force multiplier for police, increasing police effectiveness, building trust and expanding their knowledge base. Although the Enid Police Department has always encouraged citizens to help them fight crime by passing along information, many citizens worried about anonymity, fearing retaliation or being labeled as a snitch. To make it easier and safer for citizens to share information, the Enid Police Department turned to TipSoft, a solution that enables citizens to submit crime tips digitally—via text, smartphone app or online—easily and anonymously
