Police Can Send Crime Alerts to Affected Residents

Imagine getting up to date crime alerts in Greendale. Well, you can.

The now has the capability to alert the residents about a crime.

The Village of Greendale Police Department has joined The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network. The statewide crime alert network alerts the community about a crime or criminal that may affect them.

The system, which is coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, uses email, SMS text and broadcast fax technology to send alerts directly to people most likely to be affected by a particular clime or most likely to be able to provide information to solve a crime.

“Our goal is to more quickly identify suspects and apprehend them, as well as provide crime prevention advice to the community,” said Police Chief Bob Malasuk. “The Crime Alert Network allows us to simultaneously send thousands of emails, faxes and SMS text messages to destinations across the region or even across the state. Alerts may be used for crime preventing, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property and improving security measures within participating organizations. I believe this will be a valuable communications tool for our community.”

Lieutenant Jeff Zainer will be coordinating the project and encourages all businesses, Neighborhood Watch members and others with a fax machine, email account or text-capable cell phone to sign up now.

The cost of membership is $12 per year.

Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Safety Center or you may call the Crime Alert Network Office at (608) 240-3597 for more information.