DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVE

5/15/2009
Detroit News
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVE

The Detroit Police Department is launching its secure Web-based safety notification system called the Network Alert. This innovative crime prevention tool is an e-version of a neighborhood watch. The Network Alert will keep citizens updated on crime trends, missing persons, description of wanted persons, crime prevention tips, as well as additional alerts pertaining to businesses and the communities’ safety. The Detroit Police Department’s Network Alert is designed to inform citizens through e-mails, text messages and Web-published public safety notifications. This new initiative will also enable the public to view alerts via Google Maps from the comfort of their homes or anywhere internet service is available. Citizens will be able to respond to law enforcement’s alerts anonymously by submitting tips that may assist in the prevention of a crime and /or apprehension of a wanted individual.

“Many law enforcement agencies realize that we can not fight crime alone,” said Detroit Police Chief James R. Barren, Ph.D. “This new technology empowers citizens to get involved in the battle against crime as partners with their police department. Together, we will make a difference.”

The Network Alert is being provided as part of an on-going effort of the Detroit Police Department to help keep the public informed, promote awareness and build a safer community. Citizens interest in signing up for the Alert Network, should go to the Detroit Police Department’s Web site at http://www.detroitmi.gov/police/.

The Detroit Police Department discourages data users from performing comparative analysis between districts, neighborhoods, or any other division of the city based solely on the information provided in the Alert Network.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Public Information at 313-596-2200