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SHERIFF UNVEILS NEW TEXT MESSAGE TIP LINE IN THE LATEST EFFORT TO HELP COMBAT CRIME

text_a_tip_pictureweb_345_03The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is sending a message out that it needs the public’s help in combating crime, and hopes to get a message back, via text. Through the agency’s new initiative, people can report a tip about suspicious behavior in an easier and more convenient way than ever before, anonymously, at anytime from anywhere, by text messaging.

“In an effort to fight crime continuously and effectively in Monmouth County, we need the public’s input when it comes to reporting suspicious activity,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The new tip line will help do that since people can now communicate directly and anonymously, without the fear of identification or retaliation. This is a law enforcement/community partnership to maintain public safety.”

The text messaging tip line, which is installed in the law enforcement division of the sheriff’s office, allows people with a cell phone to immediately access the tip line with no questions asked. People should still call 911 to report a crime in progress. However, to report a tip or suspicious activity, people simply need to enter the number 67283 into their cell phones. They can text their info with the word MONTIPS included in the body of the message. The tip is immediately transmitted to a PC and an officer will be notified by an alert that a tip was texted, which will then result in an appropriate response.

Should additional information be needed, an officer can send a message back without seeing the cell phone number, making it an anonymous approach to fighting crime. “We need this type of technology to move forward in the fight against crime in the Neptune Township, Asbury Park area,” said Chief Robert Adams. “I’m hopeful the ability to text a tip will encourage the younger population to get involved, since they can make a significant difference in this new approach to crime reporting with anonymity.” “This measure can help enhance the safety of our students after school,” said David Mooij, Superintendent of Neptune Township Schools. “They are often the eyes and ears as to what is happening around them, and, can now report a tip or suspicious activity, with no questions asked.”

Posters announcing the text a tip line will be placed in store fronts and community and recreation centers throughout Monmouth County to make people aware of this approach toward crime fighting. “I commend the sheriff’s office for taking this huge step forward in asking for the public’s input,” said Douglas Eagles, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County. “It’s vital that law enforcement and the community have open lines of communication, which not only helps fight crime but builds trust between the two.” “This is an excellent effort to help keep our communities safer,” said Freeholder Lillian Burry, Liaison to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. “It makes sense for the sheriff’s office to be on the receiving end of the text message tip line, since the agency answers 9-1-1 calls for numerous municipalities, in addition to providing police, fire and EMS dispatch.”

The sheriff’s office is the first law enforcement agency in Monmouth County to have the text message tip line. It is monitored 24 hours a day 7 days a week. “This tip line is a great initiative towards decreasing crime in Monmouth County,” said Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni. “Quite often it’s the residents of our communities who have information that is vital towards solving a crime or in some cases preventing criminal activity.”

“I’m hopeful that people throughout Monmouth County will seize this opportunity, particularly young adults and teenagers, where text messaging is a top form of communication,” said Sheriff Golden. “Knowing that they can safely come forward protects them and could prevent other crimes or acts of violence from occurring.”

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Posted: April 18th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Press Release, Shaun Golden | Tags: , , , , | 17 Comments »

17 Comments on “SHERIFF UNVEILS NEW TEXT MESSAGE TIP LINE IN THE LATEST EFFORT TO HELP COMBAT CRIME”

  1. Looks Like a Publicity Ploy said at 7:17 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Hey Shaun,
    Got nothing better to do but take pictures with Lillian?? This publicity stunt wouldn’t be coming on the heels of your primary challenge would it?
    We have seen in the past how you act when your department is confronted by controversy caused by you and your predecessor.
    Now it’s time for YOU to go away!!

    DAN PETERS FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOD FOR SHERIFF!!!

  2. Name an official said at 7:45 am on April 18th, 2013:

    who doesn’t use their elected position to connect with the electorate as often as possible.. Lillian is the Freeholder liaison to the Sheriff’s department, is engaged,and wants to be there..If she didn’t,she’d be called elite, uninvolved, or disinterested: you see, you can’t win these days, with many of these disgruntled taxpayers.. the beating of the “one- hit wonder drum” is getting really old- the “controversy” seems to keep being repeated by the same couple of naysayers, one or two who may not have gotten what they wanted..pretty shallow and self- centered- so, trash the whole operation, and everyone in it that’s not you..

  3. Joe D. said at 7:48 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Looks like a public ploy looks like a fool

  4. Bob English said at 8:07 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Sounds like a good idea to me….I heard someone speaking in another city mentioning that they have the tip number stored on their cell phone so they can get it quickly if needed.

  5. Shame on You Shaun Golden! said at 8:35 am on April 18th, 2013:

    And this is the man (Golden) that is going to a fundraiser on April 30th with a known physical and sexual abuser of woman. This is despicable! Let it be known that the month of April is “Sexual Abuse Awareness Month.”

    There should be a rally outside this residence on April 30th to show disgust with the attendance of this abuser of woman.

  6. Chris said at 9:54 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Text messages are not anonymous. You can pretend to ignore where they come from, same as you can ignore the CallerID, but if identification is needed, it’s pretty simple

  7. Setting the record straight said at 9:57 am on April 18th, 2013:

    In 2010, Dan Peters and Leigh-Ann Bellew attended multiple fundraisers with convicted drug dealer Jeff Weingarten. Several of them were, of course, just before the election in October, which was Drug Abuse Awareness Month.

  8. Golden Should Not Go said at 10:31 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Nice try in an attempt to turn the tables. Shaun Golden is the county’s highest law enforcement official–it would be wrong to go. Plain and simple. He knows in full advance this individual will be there. Did he urge Joe Kyrillos to disinvite this person? If not, why not? If this individual still goes, is Golden going to back out? If not, why not?

    Dan Peters and Leigh Ann Bellew are just citizens. Now, if they were elected officials, I would agree with you.

  9. Could you post a link on Weingarten said at 10:35 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Couldn’t find anything on him being a convicted drug dealer. Back up what you write!

  10. TheDigger said at 11:15 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Nice, but what happens when some liberal reports “suspicious behavior” by a conservative just to bust their chops? What ever happened to civil and constitutional rights?

    What comes around will go around. If justy one conservative is “harrassed”, perhaps liberals will in turn be harrassed as well.

    Nothing wrong in reporting an unattended package; but falsely claiming a specific individual is “suspicious” is morally and ethically wrong.

    I guess my libertarian streak is starting to show.

    Be very wary of knee jerk reactions by anyone in government.

  11. Setting the record straight said at 11:16 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Just ask him. He doesn’t deny it. It was many years ago and he’s a different man now. This was not meant as an accusation against Jeff, just a parallel to the new Christian Peter obsession.

    Here’s where you can find the information:
    http://www.justfuckingoogleit.com

  12. SenseCommon said at 11:39 am on April 18th, 2013:

    Great and smart idea.

  13. Setting the Record Straight? said at 12:03 pm on April 18th, 2013:

    Lets set the record straight indeed–post via link, what you have on Jeff Weingarten. I can’t find anything. As for Christian Peter–there is quite a bit–not too flattering I may add.

    Did Bellew and Peters know in advance Weingarten was going to be in attendance?? Golden knows that Christian Peter is going to be there. Well, Mr. Golden, the ball is now in your court–time to “you know what” or get off the pot!

  14. Amazing, Simply Amazing said at 1:28 pm on April 18th, 2013:

    “In 2010, Dan Peters and Leigh-Ann Bellew attended multiple fundraisers with convicted drug dealer Jeff Weingarten. Several of them were, of course, just before the election in October, which was Drug Abuse Awareness Month.”

    THIS, Bellew accepting money from the liberal Whitman PAC, a possible bankruptcy and who knows what more

    WHEN is Bellew going to start answering the hard questions.Otherwise, Bellew is NOT qualified.

    Signed,

    Silence Dogood, Redux

  15. Setting the record straight said at 2:57 pm on April 18th, 2013:

    The Weingarten story is old, just like the Peter one:
    http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/examiners/2000/nov/574-05-00-239.pdf

    I don’t blame either Golden or Bellew or Peters for any of this. It’s a non-issue.

  16. Golden Betrayed the Public said at 1:42 pm on April 19th, 2013:

    As much as a nice guy Shaun is, he betrayed the public trust and he violated his fiduciary responsibilities to the taxpayers.

  17. I'll set the record straight said at 9:56 am on May 14th, 2013:

    As to Weingarten and his criminal past, one simple Google search found it on the first page. Maybe use his full first name “Jeffrey”. Anyway, here’s the link to the information about his past in official NJ records. http://www.nj.gov/education/legal/examiners/2000/nov/574-05-00-239.pdf