The Peoria Police Department utilizes CrimeReports and TipSoft SMS (short message service) to receive 100% anonymous crime-related tips. No one will ever know the identity of the tipster. The technology routes messages through a server that encrypts the source of the tip, before the tip reaches the police. The technology also allows investigators to securely reply back without compromising the tipster's identity.
BY TEXT: Type PPD, then your message, and send to 274-637 (CRI-MES).
Tipsters can follow-up on previously submitted tips by using the encrypted code number provided at the time of tip submission. TipSoft to check on a tip previously submitted.
For additional information and instructions, please visit www.smscrimetips.com.