Lansing Police Introduce New Tip Line Aimed at Tech-Savvy Young People

The Lansing Police Department is setting up an anonymous tip line designed to encourage young people to call in.

According to excerpts from the article.

They're calling it tip 411, an easy to use program for real time, two-way chat with anyone who has an anonymous tip.

Lansing police can then talk with the anonymous tipster via cell phone or web text.

"This is geared toward younger people or people who are savvy with technology and if they have access to a cell phone or a camera phone or something like that if there is something occurring and they are able to snap a picture or video," Detective Sergeant Susan Baylis said.

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