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Delaware State Police Offer an Addition Way for the Public to Provide Information on Crimes

 

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, February 1, 2011

 

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Dover- Effective Tuesday, February 1, 2011, the Delaware State Police, with the assistance of Robert Mooney, Executive Director of Delaware Crime Stoppers, are implementing an additional method for the public to provide anonymous tips and information with the use of their cellular phone. Callers will be able to provide information to the Delaware State Police by sending a text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP". The confidential, anonymous tip will be received and then forwarded to the appropriate investigator or unit.  This method is being utilized in addition to lines being maintained by the Delaware Crimes Stoppers (1-800-TIP-3333) as well as the ability to provide information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.