The Alert Network allows the Police to instantly update you about crimes, emergencies and other important information.

Citizen Alerts informs all registered users of public safety concerns in your area. The Police provide details including complete descriptions, actions to take and when possible photographs. Alerts are delivered via email to your inbox and or digital device.

Business Alerts are targeted to specific business types, so your business will receive information about crimes that are pertinent to your business type. Alerts are delivered via email to your inbox and or digital device.

Case Alerts allow the Police to automatically disseminate information about open cases to all register CitizenObserver users. Alerts are delivered via email to your inbox and or digital device.

Neighborhood Watch Group Alerts allow the Police to send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods with information about crimes that are happening in their immediate area. Alerts are delivered via email to your inbox and or digital device.

Two-Way Communication between the public and Police.

Possibly the biggest benefit of the Boston Police Department Alert Network is the way it make possible two-way communication between law enforcement and the public.

Police can update citizens on situations that require their attention. As we the public learn about fugitives, missing persons and unsolved cases, we can provide tips directly to the officer assigned to the case.

Submit a tip feature on alerts also allows businesses and citizens to respond with tips and other information directly to the officer handling the case.

Our alert communications provider, CitizenObserver, is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based company that has developed a highly effective means of instantly connecting citizens and businesses with law enforcement. CitizenObserver works with more than 300 agencies in 30 states.

Sign Up Today

Create a stronger community by registering to receive Citizen, Business, and Neighborhood alerts.

To register:

1) Go http://www.citizenobserver.com/

2) Click on sign Up Now! link found in the left column (see below)

3) Fill out the form and you’re done … then spread the word and invite your neighbors to join.

You can also download a the Boston Police Department Alert Network document.